Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenodes
ID:
1221053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Goldberg) Fryxell

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 3: 137 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220391



Common Names

  • Physodium adenodes
  • Adenodes Physodium
  • Adenodes False-heather


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Description

Physodium adenodes (also called Adenodes Physodium, among many other common names) is a fern that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Physodium adenodes is used as an ornamental plant and for soil conservation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Physodium adenodes var. acuminatum (Rose) Fryxell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Physodium adenodes are small, yellow and arranged in a cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physodium adenodes is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It can also be grown from divisions of existing plants.

Where to Find Physodium adenodes

Physodium adenodes is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Physodium adenodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physodium adenodes?

Physodium adenodes

What is the common name of Physodium adenodes?

Glandular Physodium

What is the natural habitat of Physodium adenodes?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Physodium genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.
Aaron Goldberg (1917-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldberg' in the authors string.