Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
270356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Y.Wu) Kamelin & Makhm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 243 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269688



Common Names

  • Pygmy Phlomoides
  • Pygmy-Leaved Phlomoides
  • Pygmy Leaved Phlomoides


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Synonyms

  • Phlomis pygmaea C.Y.Wu [unknown]

Description

Phlomoides pygmaea (also called Pygmy Phlomis, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with short stems and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phlomoides pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Phlomoides pygmaea is a small, white, 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlomoides pygmaea can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Phlomoides pygmaea

Phlomoides pygmaea is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000–4,000 m.

Phlomoides pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlomoides pygmaea?

Phlomoides pygmaea

What type of plant is Phlomoides pygmaea?

Herb

Where is Phlomoides pygmaea found?

China

Species in the Phlomoides genus

Phlomoides adenantha, Phlomoides admirabilis, Phlomoides agraria, Phlomoides ajdarovae, Phlomoides alaica, Phlomoides alberti, Phlomoides alpina, Phlomoides ambigua, Phlomoides andersii, Phlomoides arctifolia, Phlomoides ariana, Phlomoides atropurpurea, Phlomoides azerbaijanica, Phlomoides baburii, Phlomoides baissunensis, Phlomoides baldschuanica, Phlomoides bamianica, Phlomoides beckeri, Phlomoides betonicoides, Phlomoides boissieriana, Phlomoides botschantzevii, Phlomoides brachystegia, Phlomoides bracteosa, Phlomoides breviflora, Phlomoides burmanica, Phlomoides canescens, Phlomoides chinghoensis, Phlomoides codonocalyx, Phlomoides congesta, Phlomoides cordifolia, Phlomoides czuiliensis, Phlomoides dentosa, Phlomoides ebracteolata, Phlomoides eriocalyx, Phlomoides ferganensis, Phlomoides fetisowii, Phlomoides fimbriata, Phlomoides forrestii, Phlomoides franchetiana, Phlomoides freitagii, Phlomoides fulgens, Phlomoides glabra, Phlomoides gymnocalyx, Phlomoides gymnoclada, Phlomoides gypsacea, Phlomoides hajastanica, Phlomoides hissarica, Phlomoides hybrida, Phlomoides hyoscyamoides, Phlomoides iliensis,

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-152599: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
A.M. Makhmedov (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makhm.' in the authors string.