Rhynchotechum eximium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eximium
ID:
1042591
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 303 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041929
Common Names
- Rhynchotechum Eximium
- Eximium Fern
- Eximium's Rhynchotechum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhynchotechum eximium (also called Eximius Rhynchotechum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It grows in open grasslands and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchotechum eximium is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments, as well as for dyeing fabrics and making paper. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchotechum eximium is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Rhynchotechum eximium is a terrestrial fern that can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some protection from strong winds. It is hardy to USDA Zone 9.
Where to Find Rhynchotechum eximium
Rhynchotechum eximium is found in the tropical forests of northern Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Species in the Rhynchotechum genus
Rhynchotechum calycinum, Rhynchotechum alternifolium, Rhynchotechum angustifolium, Rhynchotechum brandisii, Rhynchotechum polycarpum, Rhynchotechum hispidum, Rhynchotechum parviflorum, Rhynchotechum eximium, Rhynchotechum permolle, Rhynchotechum discolor, Rhynchotechum formosanum, Rhynchotechum obovatum, Rhynchotechum vestitum, Rhynchotechum ellipticum, Rhynchotechum longipes, Rhynchotechum brevipedunculatum, Rhynchotechum burmanicum, Rhynchotechum gracile, Rhynchotechum hookeri, Rhynchotechum vietnamense,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373777: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.