Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
phillipsonii
ID:
1266314

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 23: 54 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265652

Common Names

  • Rhynchophora Phillipsonii
  • Phillipsonii Rhynchophora
  • Phillipsonii Rhynchophoras

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Description

Rhynchophora phillipsonii (also called Phillipson's rhynchophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite, and deciduous leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchophora phillipsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchophora phillipsonii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchophora phillipsonii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.

Where to Find Rhynchophora phillipsonii

Rhynchophora phillipsonii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Rhynchophora phillipsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchophora phillipsonii?

Rhynchophora phillipsonii

What is the common name of Rhynchophora phillipsonii?

Rhynchophora phillipsonii

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchophora phillipsonii?

Tropical forests

Species in the Rhynchophora genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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