Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Universelle Rev. Suisse 25: 259 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265240
Common Names
- Pilostyles haussknechtii
- Haussknecht's Pilostyles
- Haussknechtii Pilostyles
Description
Pilostyles haussknechtii (also called 'Haussknecht's Pilostyles', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pilostyles haussknechtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilostyles haussknechtii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with two to four pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilostyles haussknechtii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Pilostyles haussknechtii
Pilostyles haussknechtii can be found in the dry forests of Mexico.
Pilostyles haussknechtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilostyles haussknechtii?
Pilostyles haussknechtii
What is the common name of Pilostyles haussknechtii?
Haussknecht's Pilostyles
What is the natural habitat of Pilostyles haussknechtii?
Dry hillsides and canyons in Mexico
Species in the Pilostyles genus
Pilostyles aethiopica,
Pilostyles berteroi,
Pilostyles collina,
Pilostyles mexicana,
Pilostyles coccoidea,
Pilostyles blanchetii,
Pilostyles thurberi,
Pilostyles pringlei,
Pilostyles hamiltonii,
Pilostyles haussknechtii,
Species in the Apodanthaceae family
Apodanthes caseariae,
Pilostyles aethiopica,
Pilostyles berteroi,
Pilostyles collina,
Pilostyles mexicana,
Pilostyles coccoidea,
Pilostyles blanchetii,
Pilostyles thurberi,
Pilostyles pringlei,
Pilostyles hamiltonii,
Pilostyles haussknechtii,