Fordiophyton peperomiifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peperomiifolium
ID:
1258420
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) C.Hansen
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 14(3-4): 425 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257758
Common Names
- Fordiophyton peperomiifolium
- Peperomiifolium Fordiophyton
- Peperomiifolium Water-Willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fordiophyton peperomiifolium (also called Pepper-leaved Fordiophyton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Fordiophyton peperomiifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fordiophyton peperomiifolium is small, white in color, and has a star-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fordiophyton peperomiifolium is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. Division is done by carefully dividing the root ball into smaller sections and replanting them in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Fordiophyton peperomiifolium
Fordiophyton peperomiifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Species in the Fordiophyton genus
Fordiophyton damingshanense, Fordiophyton strictum, Fordiophyton faberi, Fordiophyton cordifolium, Fordiophyton longipes, Fordiophyton brevicaule, Fordiophyton repens, Fordiophyton peperomiifolium, Fordiophyton breviscapum, Fordiophyton degeneratum, Fordiophyton chenii, Fordiophyton huizhouense, Fordiophyton zhuangiae, Fordiophyton jinpingense, Fordiophyton phamhoangii, Fordiophyton elatum, Fordiophyton integrifolium,
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-50186045: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Carlo Hansen (1932-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Hansen' in the authors string.