Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
425879

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 87 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425211



Common Names

  • Tubercled Floscopa
  • Tubercled Water-starwort
  • Tubercled Starwort


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Description

Floscopa tuberculata (also called Tubercled Floscopa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It is found in moist woods, meadows and thickets. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white to pinkish flowers in a terminal spike.

Uses & Benefits

Floscopa tuberculata has been used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Floscopa tuberculata has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Floscopa tuberculata can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seed in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Floscopa tuberculata

Floscopa tuberculata can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Floscopa tuberculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Floscopa tuberculata?

Floscopa tuberculata

What is the common name of Floscopa tuberculata?

Tuberculata Floscopa

What type of environment does Floscopa tuberculata thrive in?

Floscopa tuberculata prefers cool, humid environments with bright indirect light.

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-246210: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.