Phyllagathis bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
1578969
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.W.Lin, Chien F.Chen & T.Y.A.Yang
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 302: 202 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041819
Common Names
- Phyllagathis bicolor
- Bicolor Phyllagathis
- Phyllagathis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllagathis bicolor (also called Two-Colored Phyllagathis, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has white flowers with yellow and purple spots.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllagathis bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllagathis bicolor is yellow with a white center. Its seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllagathis bicolor is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Phyllagathis bicolor
Phyllagathis bicolor can be found in the Philippines.
Phyllagathis bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllagathis bicolor?
Phyllagathis bicolor
What is the common name of Phyllagathis bicolor?
Bicolor Phyllagathis
Where can Phyllagathis bicolor be found?
Phyllagathis bicolor can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Phyllagathis genus
Phyllagathis stolonifera, Phyllagathis atroviolacea, Phyllagathis guttata, Phyllagathis jacobsiana, Phyllagathis osmantha, Phyllagathis penrissenensis, Phyllagathis rufa, Phyllagathis steenisii, Phyllagathis subacaulis, Phyllagathis beccariana, Phyllagathis brookei, Phyllagathis cordata, Phyllagathis elliptica, Phyllagathis gigantifolia, Phyllagathis guillauminii, Phyllagathis gymnantha, Phyllagathis peltata, Phyllagathis pulcherrima, Phyllagathis tonkinensis, Phyllagathis tuberculata, Phyllagathis nanakorniana, Phyllagathis deltoda, Phyllagathis longifolius, Phyllagathis longispicatus, Phyllagathis maxwellii, Phyllagathis brevipedunculata, Phyllagathis dichotoma, Phyllagathis driessenioides, Phyllagathis longicalcarata, Phyllagathis prostrata, Phyllagathis sessilifolia, Phyllagathis suberalata, Phyllagathis subrotunda, Phyllagathis truncata, Phyllagathis marumiaetricha, Phyllagathis ovalifolia, Phyllagathis setotheca, Phyllagathis stenophylla, Phyllagathis melastomatoides, Phyllagathis hispidissima, Phyllagathis deltoidea, Phyllagathis ternata, Phyllagathis velutina, Phyllagathis gracilis, Phyllagathis scorpiothyrsoides, Phyllagathis tetrandra, Phyllagathis elattandra, Phyllagathis cavaleriei, Phyllagathis asarifolia, Phyllagathis erecta,
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,