Phytocrene oblonga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
466003
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 12 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465335
Common Names
- Oblonga Phytocrene
- Phytocrene Oblonga
- Oblong Phytocrene
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- Miquelia cancellata Kurz [unknown]
- Gynocephalum oblongum (Wall.) Trécul [unknown]
Description
Phytocrene oblonga (also called 'Oblong 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 oblonga 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 oblonga is a small, white to pale blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phytocrene oblonga is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Phytocrene oblonga
Phytocrene oblonga is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Phytocrene oblonga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phytocrene oblonga?
Phytocrene oblonga
What type of plant is Phytocrene oblonga?
It is a species of shrub.
Where is Phytocrene oblonga found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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-2530160: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.