Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 367 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288723
Common Names
- Large Ptychopyxis
- Large Wood-sorrel
- Large Wood-sorrel
Description
Ptychopyxis grandis (also called grandis, giant false foxglove, and many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, grasslands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ptychopyxis grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ptychopyxis grandis are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptychopyxis grandis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken from the parent plant.
Where to Find Ptychopyxis grandis
Ptychopyxis grandis can be found in Central and South America.
Ptychopyxis grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptychopyxis grandis?
Ptychopyxis grandis
What type of plant is Ptychopyxis grandis?
Ptychopyxis grandis is a shrub
Where is Ptychopyxis grandis found?
Ptychopyxis grandis is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Ptychopyxis genus
Ptychopyxis arborea,
Ptychopyxis bacciformis,
Ptychopyxis caput-medusae,
Ptychopyxis chrysantha,
Ptychopyxis costata,
Ptychopyxis glochidiifolia,
Ptychopyxis grandis,
Ptychopyxis javanica,
Ptychopyxis kingii,
Ptychopyxis plagiocarpa,
Ptychopyxis esdras,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,