Pterocephalus virens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virens
ID:
397416
Status:
valid
Authors:
Webb & Berthel.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 202 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396748
Common Names
- Pterocephalus virens
- Vire's False Flax
- Vire's Pterocephalus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterocephalus virens (also called Pterocephalus virens, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaysia. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pterocephalus virens is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterocephalus virens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterocephalus virens is an evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in summer.
Where to Find Pterocephalus virens
Pterocephalus virens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Pterocephalus virens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterocephalus virens?
Pterocephalus virens
What is the common name of Pterocephalus virens?
Violet-crested Wood-sorrel
Where is Pterocephalus virens found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Pterocephalus genus
Pterocephalus bellidifolius, Pterocephalus dumetorum, Pterocephalus gedrosiacus, Pterocephalus fruticulosus, Pterocephalus arabicus, Pterocephalus depressus, Pterocephalus canus, Pterocephalus brevis, Pterocephalus khorassanicus, Pterocephalus nestorianus, Pterocephalus multiflorus, Pterocephalus lignosus, Pterocephalus laxus, Pterocephalus lasiospermus, Pterocephalus intermedius, Pterocephalus hookeri, Pterocephalus kurdicus, Pterocephalus glandulosissimus, Pterocephalus pulverulentus, Pterocephalus strictus, Pterocephalus spathulatus, Pterocephalus shepardii, Pterocephalus sanctus, Pterocephalus pterocephalus, Pterocephalus plumosus, Pterocephalus pinardi, Pterocephalus persicus, Pterocephalus pyrethrifolius, Pterocephalus szovitsii, Pterocephalus ghahremanii, Pterocephalus wendelboi, Pterocephalus virens, Pterocephalus porphyranthus, Pterocephalus frutescens,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,
References
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319650-1: Based on the initial data import