Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Species:
incanum
ID:
1246827

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Graham) Weigend

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 467 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246165



Common Names

  • Presliophytum incanum
  • Incanum Presliophytum
  • Inca Presliophytum


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Description

Presliophytum incanum (also called Incan Presliophytum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows up to 10 m tall and has leaves that are oblong-ovate, with a pointed tip, and are up to 8 cm long. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky areas in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Uses & Benefits

Presliophytum incanum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Presliophytum incanum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Presliophytum incanum is propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Presliophytum incanum

Presliophytum incanum is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, in forests and woodlands.

Presliophytum incanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Presliophytum incanum?

Presliophytum incanum

What is the common name of Presliophytum incanum?

Inca Presliophytum

What is the family of Presliophytum incanum?

Asteraceae

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-50135589: Based on the initial data import
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.