Pleurisanthes simpliciflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simpliciflora
ID:
1257496
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 256 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256834
Common Names
- Simple-Flowered Pleurisanthes
- Simpliciflora Pleurisanthes
- Simple-Flowered Pleurisanthe
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Pleurisanthes simpliciflora (also called 'Simple-flowered Pleurisanthes' and 'Simple-flowered Lily', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial with long, slender stems and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurisanthes simpliciflora is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurisanthes simpliciflora is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleurisanthes simpliciflora can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the garden.
Where to Find Pleurisanthes simpliciflora
Pleurisanthes simpliciflora can be found in the tropical forests of Bolivia.
Pleurisanthes simpliciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurisanthes simpliciflora?
Pleurisanthes simpliciflora
What is the common name of Pleurisanthes simpliciflora?
Simple-flowered Water-willow
What is the natural habitat of Pleurisanthes simpliciflora?
Wetlands, ponds, and streams of South America
Species in the Pleurisanthes 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 tro-50182235: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.