Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) L.Cecchi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 145: 828 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332448
Common Names
- Cyclocarpum Phyllolepidum
- Himalayan Phyllolepidum
- Indian Phyllolepidum
Description
Phyllolepidum cyclocarpum (also called 'Round-fruited Phyllolepidum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and scrublands. It has ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllolepidum cyclocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Phyllolepidum cyclocarpum sub. pindicum (Hartvig) L.Cecchi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllolepidum cyclocarpum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllolepidum cyclocarpum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist and warm. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm for best results.
Where to Find Phyllolepidum cyclocarpum
Phyllolepidum cyclocarpum is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Species in the Phyllolepidum genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,