Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
lycopodioides
ID:
818178

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 443 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817512



Common Names

  • Lycopod-Like Prismatocarpus
  • Lycopodioides Prismatocarpus
  • Lycopod-Like-Flowered Prismatocarpus


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Description

Prismatocarpus lycopodioides (also called Lycopodioides Prismatocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and its leaves are dark green, thick and leathery. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Prismatocarpus lycopodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prismatocarpus lycopodioides has small, star-shaped flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small and green, with a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prismatocarpus lycopodioides is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Prismatocarpus lycopodioides

Prismatocarpus lycopodioides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in the south of France, Italy, and Spain.

Prismatocarpus lycopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prismatocarpus lycopodioides?

Prismatocarpus lycopodioides

What is the family of Prismatocarpus lycopodioides?

Campanulaceae

What is the common name of Prismatocarpus lycopodioides?

Lycopod-leaved Wolf's Milk

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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