Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lachnostachya
ID:
273669

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 34: t. 3384 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273001



Common Names

  • Physopsis lachnostachya
  • Woolly-Stalked Physopsis
  • Lachnostachya Physopsis


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Description

Physopsis lachnostachya (also called Lachnostachys Physopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Physopsis lachnostachya is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a number of non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Physopsis lachnostachya is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physopsis lachnostachya is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Physopsis lachnostachya

Physopsis lachnostachya is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Physopsis lachnostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physopsis lachnostachya?

Physopsis lachnostachya

What is the common name of Physopsis lachnostachya?

Woolly-spiked Physopsis

What is the family of Physopsis lachnostachya?

Araceae

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-155756: Based on the initial data import
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.