Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longipedunculatum
ID:
1302928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Callm. & Phillipson

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 38: 276 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315382



Common Names

  • Phyllarthron longipedunculatum
  • Long-peduncled Phyllarthron
  • Long-peduncled Tree Spurge


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Description

Phyllarthron longipedunculatum (also called Long-stalked Phyllarthron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It grows up to 10 m (33 ft) tall and has fragrant white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllarthron longipedunculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat wounds, skin infections, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllarthron longipedunculatum are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllarthron longipedunculatum is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Phyllarthron longipedunculatum

Phyllarthron longipedunculatum is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Phyllarthron longipedunculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllarthron longipedunculatum?

Phyllarthron longipedunculatum

What is the natural habitat of Phyllarthron longipedunculatum?

Dry deciduous forests of Madagascar

What is the conservation status of Phyllarthron longipedunculatum?

Endangered

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

Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159798-1: 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].