Puchiumazus lanceifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceifolius
ID:
1548326
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) Bo Li, D.G.Zhang & C.L.Xiang
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 171: 7 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028661
Common Names
- Puchiumazus lanceifolius
- Lanceifolius Puchiumazus
- Puchiumazus Lanceifolius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puchiumazus lanceifolius (also called Lance-leaved Puchiumazus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Puchiumazus lanceifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puchiumazus lanceifolius has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puchiumazus lanceifolius is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Puchiumazus lanceifolius
Puchiumazus lanceifolius is native to the Japanese islands of Honshu and Shikoku, where it can be found in the subalpine meadows.
Puchiumazus lanceifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puchiumazus lanceifolius?
Puchiumazus lanceifolius
What is the common name of Puchiumazus lanceifolius?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Puchiumazus lanceifolius?
It is found in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Puchiumazus genus
Species in the Mazaceae family
Dodartia orientalis, Lancea tibetica, Lancea hirsuta, Mazus quadriprotuberans, Mazus radicans, Mazus pumilus, Mazus wanmuliensis, Mazus dentatus, Mazus pumilio, Mazus harmandii, Mazus arenarius, Mazus novaezeelandiae, Mazus miquelii, Mazus stachydifolius, Mazus kweichowensis, Mazus longipes, Mazus surculosus, Mazus saltuarius, Mazus fukienensis, Mazus henryi, Mazus gracilis, Mazus procumbens, Mazus caducifer, Mazus spicatus, Mazus omeiensis, Mazus pulchellus, Mazus rockii, Mazus humilis, Mazus lecomtei, Mazus fauriei, Mazus celsioides, Mazus solanifolius, Mazus oliganthus, Mazus xiuningensis, Mazus alpinus, Mazus tainanensis, Mazus delavayi, Mazus sunhangii, Mazus somggangensis, Mazus fruticosus, Mazus uniflorus, Mazus lalashanensis, Puchiumazus lanceifolius,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77213611-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].