Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
fiaschii
ID:
1280259

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Goldenb. & Amorim

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55(4): 967 (-969; fig. 1, 3) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279597

Common Names

  • Fiaschii Physeterostemon
  • Physeterostemon fiaschii
  • Physeterostemon fiaschii

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Description

Physeterostemon fiaschii (also called Fiaschii Physeterostemon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in South America. It is a deciduous shrub with a spreading habit and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands in Brazil and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Physeterostemon fiaschii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Physeterostemon fiaschii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physeterostemon fiaschii is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Once the seedlings have germinated, they should be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Physeterostemon fiaschii

Physeterostemon fiaschii can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Physeterostemon fiaschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physeterostemon fiaschii?

Physeterostemon fiaschii

What type of plant is Physeterostemon fiaschii?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Physeterostemon fiaschii?

It is native to the Brazilian Cerrado

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50305121: Based on the initial data import
Renato Goldenberg (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Goldenb.' in the authors string.
André M. Amorim (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amorim' in the authors string.