Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
scaberrimum
ID:
1076581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Flora 10: 153 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075919



Common Names

  • Physocalymma scaberrimum
  • Rough-leaved Waterwort
  • Rough-leaved Waterweed


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Description

Physocalymma scaberrimum (also called Scabrous Physocalymma, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It prefers warm, humid climates and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Physocalymma scaberrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Physocalymma scaberrimum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physocalymma scaberrimum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Physocalymma scaberrimum

Physocalymma scaberrimum is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Physocalymma genus

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,