Passovia biloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biloba
ID:
749578
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 129: 185 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748911
Common Names
- Passovia Biloba
- Biloba Passovia
- Passovia Biloba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passovia biloba (also called 'Bilobed Passovia', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Passovia biloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Passovia biloba is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passovia biloba is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Passovia biloba
Passovia biloba can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Passovia biloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Passovia biloba?
Passovia biloba
What is the common name of Passovia biloba?
Passovia biloba
Where is Passovia biloba native to?
India
Species in the Passovia genus
Passovia theloneura, Passovia pycnostachya, Passovia santaremensis, Passovia ovata, Passovia cordata, Passovia subtilis, Passovia beckii, Passovia biloba, Passovia bisexualis, Passovia coarctata, Passovia diffusa, Passovia disjectifolia, Passovia ensifera, Passovia podoptera, Passovia brasiliana, Passovia rufa, Passovia robusta, Passovia myrsinites, Passovia pyrifolia, Passovia pedunculata,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113304-1: Based on the initial data import