Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
265212

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 10: 72 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264544



Common Names

  • Paraphlomis intermedia
  • Intermediate Paraphlomis
  • Medium Paraphlomis


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Synonyms

  • Pogonanthera caulopteris H.W.Li & X.H.Guo [unknown]
  • Pogonanthera intermedia (C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li) H.W.Li & X.H.Guo [unknown]
  • Sinopogonanthera caulopteris H.W.Li [unknown]
  • Sinopogonanthera intermedia (C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li) H.W.Li [unknown]

Description

Paraphlomis intermedia (also called 'Intermediate Paraphlomis', 'Intermediate Star Flower' and 'Star Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical regions of East Africa. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 3 m in height. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Paraphlomis intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraphlomis intermedia has white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraphlomis intermedia is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root ball.

Where to Find Paraphlomis intermedia

Paraphlomis intermedia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Paraphlomis intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paraphlomis intermedia?

Paraphlomis intermedia

What is the common name of Paraphlomis intermedia?

Intermediate Paraphlomis

Where is Paraphlomis intermedia native to?

China

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147651: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.