Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ilicifolium
ID:
779931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) H.Perrier

Source:
iplants

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 16: 909 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779264



Common Names

  • Ilicifolium Phyllarthron
  • Ilicifolium-Leaved Phyllarthron
  • Ilicifolium-Flowered Phyllarthron


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Description

Phyllarthron ilicifolium (also called Phyllarthron ilicifolium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It has a rounded crown and its branches are covered with small, white, star-shaped hairs. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllarthron ilicifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant for its dense foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllarthron ilicifolium is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllarthron ilicifolium is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in spring. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Phyllarthron ilicifolium

Phyllarthron ilicifolium can be found in Madagascar.

Phyllarthron ilicifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllarthron ilicifolium?

Phyllarthron ilicifolium

What type of plant is Phyllarthron ilicifolium?

It is a shrub

Where is Phyllarthron ilicifolium found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110347-1: 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].