Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
stolonifera
ID:
159075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kiew

Source:
ipni

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 41(2-3): 224 (1987) (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158404



Common Names

  • Phyllagathis stolonifera
  • Stolonifera Phyllagathis
  • Stolonifera Plant


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Description

Phyllagathis stolonifera (also called Stoloniferous Phyllagathis, among many other common names) is a shrub, up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in evergreen forests, up to an altitude of 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllagathis stolonifera is used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin diseases and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has also been used to make traditional medicines and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phyllagathis stolonifera are white or yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllagathis stolonifera is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Phyllagathis stolonifera

Phyllagathis stolonifera can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Phyllagathis stolonifera FAQ

What is the common name of Phyllagathis stolonifera?

Stoloniferous Phyllagathis

What type of soil does Phyllagathis stolonifera prefer?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Phyllagathis stolonifera?

65-75 degrees Fahrenheit

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,

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