Phthirusa elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
469433
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rizzini
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Dusenia 3: 456 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468765
Common Names
- Phthirusa elliptica
- Elliptica Phthirusa
- Elliptic Phthirusa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phthirusa elliptica (also called Elliptic False Heather, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phthirusa elliptica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phthirusa elliptica has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phthirusa elliptica is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is usually propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Phthirusa elliptica
Phthirusa elliptica is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Phthirusa elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phthirusa elliptica?
Phthirusa elliptica
What is the common name of Phthirusa elliptica?
Elliptic Phthirusa
What is the natural habitat of Phthirusa elliptica?
It is native to South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina
Species in the Phthirusa genus
Phthirusa murcae, Phthirusa nitens, Phthirusa pedicularis, Phthirusa lobaterae, Phthirusa schneeana, Phthirusa verruculosa, Phthirusa subcorymbosa, Phthirusa steyermarkiana, Phthirusa stenophylla, Phthirusa clandestina, Phthirusa delicatula, Phthirusa angulata, Phthirusa guyanensis, Phthirusa elliptica, Phthirusa janeirensis, Phthirusa exilis, Phthirusa inorna, Phthirusa macrophylla, Phthirusa hutchisonii, Phthirusa rhynchophylla, Phthirusa phaeoclados, Phthirusa monetaria, Phthirusa angulata,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2536693: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.