Pachyptera linearis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
1318444
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.N.C.Franc. & L.G.Lohmann
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 92: 122 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330898
Common Names
- Pachyptera Linearis
- Linearis Pachyptera
- Linear Pachyptera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pachyptera linearis (also called Linear Pachyptera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found growing in the understory.
Uses & Benefits
Pachyptera linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachyptera linearis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pachyptera linearis is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Pachyptera linearis
Pachyptera linearis is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Pachyptera linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachyptera linearis?
Pachyptera linearis
What is the growth habit of Pachyptera linearis?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
What is the flowering season of Pachyptera linearis?
It flowers in late spring to early summer.
Species in the Pachyptera genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Lúcia Garcez Lohmann (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Lohmann' in the authors string.
Jessica Nayara Carvalho Francisco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.N.C.Franc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60475860-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].