Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
bracteosum
ID:
922980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Suksathan & Borchs.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 55: 29 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922315



Common Names

  • Phrynium bracteosum
  • Bracteosum Phrynium
  • Bracteosum False Bird's Nest Fern


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Description

Phrynium bracteosum (also called Bracteose Phrynium, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has obovate leaves that are 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Phrynium bracteosum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phrynium bracteosum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phrynium bracteosum is a species of perennial herb native to India. It is a low-growing herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Phrynium bracteosum

Phrynium bracteosum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Piyakaset Suksathan (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suksathan' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.