Phyllagathis rubrosetosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubrosetosa
ID:
1578948
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.W.Lin, Chien F.Chen & T.Y.A.Yang
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 302: 216 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041798
Common Names
- Phyllagathis
- Rubrosetosa
- Phyllagathis Rubrosetosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phyllagathis rubrosetosa (also called Phyllagathis rotundifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllagathis rubrosetosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllagathis rubrosetosa is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phyllagathis rubrosetosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Phyllagathis rubrosetosa
Phyllagathis rubrosetosa is native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests at elevations of 200–1,500 m.
Phyllagathis rubrosetosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllagathis rubrosetosa?
Phyllagathis rubrosetosa
What is the natural habitat of Phyllagathis rubrosetosa?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Phyllagathis rubrosetosa?
2-3 meters
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,