Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
breviscapum
ID:
1275322

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Chen) Y.F.Deng & T.L.Wu

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14(4): 429 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274660



Common Names

  • Fordiophyton Breviscapum
  • Fordiophyton
  • Breviscapum


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Uses & Benefits

Fordiophyton breviscapum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fordiophyton breviscapum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fordiophyton breviscapum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Fordiophyton breviscapum

Fordiophyton breviscapum is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Fordiophyton breviscapum FAQ

What are the common names for Fordiophyton breviscapum?

Short-spiked Fordiophyton

What are the uses of Fordiophyton breviscapum?

Fordiophyton breviscapum is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Where is Fordiophyton breviscapum found?

Fordiophyton breviscapum is found in India, Nepal, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50274412: Based on the initial data import
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.
Chen Jie (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Chen' in the authors string.