Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
rutifolium
ID:
397401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Hoffmanns. & Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 94 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396733



Common Names

  • Pycnocomon rutifolium
  • Foxtail Pycnocomon
  • Rutifolium Pycnocomon


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Synonyms

  • Picnocomon montanum Pomel [deprecated]
  • Tereiphas urceolata Raf. [deprecated]
  • Tereiphas rutifolia Raf. [deprecated]
  • Scabiosa montana (Pomel) Batt. [illegitimate]
  • Scabiosa baetica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scabiosa rutifolia Vahl [unknown]
  • Scabiosa urceolata Desf. [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus rutifolius (Vahl) Sweet [unknown]
  • Asterocephalus urceolatus Spreng. [unknown]
  • Lomelosia rutifolia (Vahl) Avino & P.Caputo [unknown]

Description

Pycnocomon rutifolium (also called Pycnocomon rutifolium, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Pycnocomonaceae. 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

Pycnocomon rutifolium is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnocomon rutifolium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnocomon rutifolium 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 Pycnocomon rutifolium

Pycnocomon rutifolium can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Pycnocomon rutifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnocomon rutifolium?

Pycnocomon rutifolium

What is the common name of Pycnocomon rutifolium?

Rutifolium

What is the natural habitat of Pycnocomon rutifolium?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Pycnocomon genus

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319661-1: Based on the initial data import