Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
pauciflorus
ID:
818181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adamson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 17: 126 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817515



Common Names

  • Few-Flowered Prismatocarpus
  • Pauciflorus Prismatocarpus
  • Few-Flowered-Flowered Prismatocarpus


Searching for Prismatocarpus pauciflorus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Prismatocarpus pauciflorus (also called Pauciflorus 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 pauciflorus is used to make furniture, as firewood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prismatocarpus pauciflorus has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

Searching for Prismatocarpus pauciflorus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Prismatocarpus pauciflorus is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a medium to bright light with temperatures ranging from 18-25°C (64-77°F). The soil should be kept moist but not soggy and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Prismatocarpus pauciflorus

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

Prismatocarpus pauciflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prismatocarpus pauciflorus?

Prismatocarpus pauciflorus

What is the family of Prismatocarpus pauciflorus?

Campanulaceae

What is the common name of Prismatocarpus pauciflorus?

Few-flowered 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,

References