Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
griffithii
ID:
1239359

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 69(1): 45 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238697



Common Names

  • Phyllagathis griffithii
  • Griffithii Phyllagathis
  • Phyllagathis Griffithii


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Description

Phyllagathis griffithii (also called 'Griffith's Phyllagathis', among many other common names) is an evergreen climber native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas. It has glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllagathis griffithii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllagathis griffithii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllagathis griffithii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or by division of the suckers that form around the base of the plant.

Where to Find Phyllagathis griffithii

Phyllagathis griffithii is found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

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,