Patersonia philippinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
1321362
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 521 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333816
Common Names
- Philippinensis Patersonia
- Patersonia Philippinensis
- Philippinensis Patersonia
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Patersonia philippinensis (also called 'Philippine Patersonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb, with stems up to 40 cm tall and leaves up to 8 cm long. The flower heads are yellow and up to 1 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Patersonia philippinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Patersonia philippinensis is a yellow to orange, tubular flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Patersonia philippinensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Patersonia philippinensis
Patersonia philippinensis is found in the Philippines.
Patersonia philippinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Patersonia philippinensis?
Patersonia philippinensis
What is the common name of Patersonia philippinensis?
Philippine Patersonia
Where is Patersonia philippinensis native to?
Philippines
Species in the Patersonia genus
Patersonia novoguineensis, Patersonia occidentalis, Patersonia pygmaea, Patersonia umbrosa, Patersonia rudis, Patersonia sericea, Patersonia maxwellii, Patersonia spirafolia, Patersonia argyrea, Patersonia juncea, Patersonia graminea, Patersonia babianoides, Patersonia borneensis, Patersonia limbata, Patersonia lanata, Patersonia inaequalis, Patersonia drummondii, Patersonia fragilis, Patersonia glabrata, Patersonia macrantha, Patersonia lowii, Patersonia neocaledonica, Patersonia inflexa, Patersonia philippinensis, Patersonia sumatrensis,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121386-1: Based on the initial data import