Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
philippinum
ID:
1330757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hilliard & B.L.Burtt) Bransgr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 67: 200 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343211



Common Names

  • Philippinum Epithema
  • Epithema philippinum
  • Philippinum Epithema


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Description

Epithema philippinum (also called Philippine Epithema, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Philippines. It has a short stem and its leaves are arranged in a basal rosette. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Epithema philippinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epithema philippinum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epithema philippinum is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Epithema philippinum

Epithema philippinum is found in tropical forests in the Philippines.

Epithema philippinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epithema philippinum?

Epithema philippinum

What are the common names of Epithema philippinum?

Philippine Epithema

What is the natural habitat of Epithema philippinum?

Tropical rainforests in the Philippines

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
K. Bransgrove: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bransgr.' in the authors string.