Phyllarthron bilabiatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bilabiatum
ID:
779945
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.H.Gentry
Source:
iplants
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 139 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779278
Common Names
- Two-Lipped Aralia
- Phyllarthron Bilabiatum
- Two-Lipped Giant-Leaf Aralia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllarthron bilabiatum (also called Bilabiate 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 bilabiatum 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 bilabiatum 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 bilabiatum 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 bilabiatum
Phyllarthron bilabiatum can be found in Madagascar.
Phyllarthron bilabiatum FAQ
What is the common name of Phyllarthron bilabiatum?
Bilabiate Ironwood
What is the scientific name of Bilabiate Ironwood?
Phyllarthron bilabiatum
What is the growth habit of Phyllarthron bilabiatum?
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
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110342-1: 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].