Phyllarthron articulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
articulatum
ID:
779947
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) K.Schum.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 251 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779280
Common Names
- Jointed Aralia
- Jointed Giant-Leaf Aralia
- Phyllarthron Articulatum
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Phyllarthron articulatum (also called Articulated Phyllarthron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It typically grows to a height of up to 8 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in humid forests, usually in the understory, at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllarthron articulatum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllarthron articulatum has small, yellow, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllarthron articulatum is a tropical shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Phyllarthron articulatum
Phyllarthron articulatum can be found in Madagascar.
Phyllarthron articulatum FAQ
What is the common name of Phyllarthron articulatum?
Jointed Ironwood
What is the scientific name of Jointed Ironwood?
Phyllarthron articulatum
What is the growth habit of Phyllarthron articulatum?
It is a medium-sized tree
Species in the Phyllarthron genus
Phyllarthron megapterum, Phyllarthron subumbellatum, Phyllarthron laxinervium, Phyllarthron multiflorum, Phyllarthron megaphyllum, Phyllarthron ilicifolium, Phyllarthron suarezense, Phyllarthron humblotianum, Phyllarthron comorense, Phyllarthron cauliflorum, Phyllarthron bojerianum, Phyllarthron bilabiatum, Phyllarthron bernierianum, Phyllarthron articulatum, Phyllarthron antongiliense, Phyllarthron nocturnum, Phyllarthron sahamalazensis, Phyllarthron vokoaninensis, Phyllarthron longipedunculatum,
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
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110340-1: 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].