Curculigo rhizophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhizophylla
ID:
765480
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Durand & Schinz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 237 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764813
Common Names
- Curculigo rhizophylla
- Rhizophylla Black-Ginger
- Rhizopod Black-Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Curculigo rhizophylla (also called Black-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Curculigo rhizophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Curculigo rhizophylla has small, yellow flowers with 6 petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Curculigo rhizophylla is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Curculigo rhizophylla
Curculigo rhizophylla is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Curculigo rhizophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curculigo rhizophylla?
Curculigo rhizophylla
What is the natural habitat of Curculigo rhizophylla?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What are the medicinal uses of Curculigo rhizophylla?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Species in the Curculigo genus
Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis,
Species in the Hypoxidaceae family
Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,
References
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:64170-1: Based on the initial data import