Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Species:
heucherifolium
ID:
1250587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Killip) Weigend

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 467 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249925



Common Names

  • Presliophytum Heucherifolium
  • Presliophytum Heucherifolia
  • Presliophytum Heucherifol


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Description

Presliophytum heucherifolium (also called Heuchera-leaved presliophytum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of 5-10 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2000-4000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Presliophytum heucherifolium is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Presliophytum heucherifolium has white flowers with yellow stamens and small, black fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Presliophytum heucherifolium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Presliophytum heucherifolium

Presliophytum heucherifolium can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Presliophytum heucherifolium FAQ

What type of plant is Presliophytum heucherifolium?

Presliophytum heucherifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Presliophytum heucherifolium found?

Presliophytum heucherifolium is native to Ecuador.

What are the characteristics of Presliophytum heucherifolium?

Presliophytum heucherifolium is a perennial herb with white flowers and ovate leaves.

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50152120: Based on the initial data import
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.