Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Hansen
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 12(1): 40 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242087
Common Names
- Tentacled Phyllagathis
- Tentacled Phyllagathises
- Phyllagathis tentaculifera
Description
Phyllagathis tentaculifera (also called Tentacled Phyllagathis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to China and is found in moist forests, thickets, and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllagathis tentaculifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllagathis tentaculifera has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllagathis tentaculifera is an evergreen shrub that is easily cultivated. It can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings. When propagating by seeds, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-draining, sterile medium.
Where to Find Phyllagathis tentaculifera
Phyllagathis tentaculifera can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Phyllagathis tentaculifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllagathis tentaculifera?
Phyllagathis tentaculifera
What type of plant is Phyllagathis tentaculifera?
Phyllagathis tentaculifera is a flowering plant species.
Where is Phyllagathis tentaculifera found?
Phyllagathis tentaculifera is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
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,