Phytocrene anomala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
466057
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 86: 325 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465389
Common Names
- Anomala
- Phytocrene
- Anomala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phytocrene anomala (also called 'Anomalous Phytocrene', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single, erect, green, lanceolate leaf. It is native to South America and grows in wet forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phytocrene anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phytocrene anomala is white and bell-shaped, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phytocrene anomala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 22°C. Division should be done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Phytocrene anomala
Phytocrene anomala can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Phytocrene anomala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phytocrene anomala?
Phytocrene anomala
What is the common name of Phytocrene anomala?
Anomalous Phytocrene
What is the natural habitat of Phytocrene anomala?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Phytocrene genus
Species in the Icacinaceae family
Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2530221: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.