Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 9: 715 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274664
Common Names
- Pharnaceum Lanuginosum
- Pharnaceum
- Lanuginosum
Description
Pharnaceum lanuginosum (also called Lanuginous Pharnaceum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pharnaciaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pharnaceum lanuginosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pharnaceum lanuginosum is white and small, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pharnaceum lanuginosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pharnaceum lanuginosum
Pharnaceum lanuginosum is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Pharnaceum lanuginosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pharnaceum lanuginosum?
Pharnaceum lanuginosum
What is the common name of Pharnaceum lanuginosum?
Lanuginosum Pharnaceum
What is the natural habitat of Pharnaceum lanuginosum?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Pharnaceum genus
Pharnaceum lanuginosum,
Pharnaceum albens,
Pharnaceum alpinum,
Pharnaceum aurantium,
Pharnaceum brevicaule,
Pharnaceum ciliare,
Pharnaceum confertum,
Pharnaceum cordifolium,
Pharnaceum croceum,
Pharnaceum detonsum,
Pharnaceum dichotomum,
Pharnaceum elongatum,
Pharnaceum exiguum,
Pharnaceum fluviale,
Pharnaceum gracile,
Pharnaceum incanum,
Pharnaceum lineare,
Pharnaceum microphyllum,
Pharnaceum rubens,
Pharnaceum scleranthoides,
Pharnaceum serpyllifolium,
Pharnaceum subtile,
Pharnaceum thunbergii,
Pharnaceum trigonum,
Pharnaceum verrucosum,
Pharnaceum viride,
Pharnaceum suffruticosum,
Species in the Molluginaceae family
Adenogramma asparagoides,
Adenogramma capillaris,
Adenogramma congesta,
Adenogramma glomerata,
Adenogramma lichtensteiniana,
Adenogramma littoralis,
Adenogramma mollugo,
Adenogramma physocalyx,
Adenogramma rigida,
Adenogramma sylvatica,
Adenogramma teretifolia,
Coelanthum grandiflorum,
Coelanthum semiquinquefidum,
Coelanthum verticillatum,
Glinus bainesii,
Glinus herniarioides,
Glinus lotoides,
Glinus microphyllus,
Glinus oppositifolius,
Glinus orygioides,
Glinus radiatus,
Glinus runkewitzii,
Glinus sessiliflorus,
Glinus setiflorus,
Glischrothamnus ulei,
Hypertelis angrae-pequenae,
Hypertelis arenicola,
Hypertelis bowkeriana,
Hypertelis caespitosa,
Hypertelis salsoloides,
Hypertelis spergulacea,
Hypertelis trachysperma,
Mollugo verticillata,
Mollugo pinosia,
Mollugo nudicaulis,
Mollugo cerviana,
Mollugo fragilis,
Mollugo angustifolia,
Mollugo namaquensis,
Mollugo pusilla,
Mollugo tenella,
Mollugo walteri,
Mollugo decandra,
Mollugo caespitosa,
Mollugo pentaphylla,
Mollugo stricta,
Mollugo snodgrassii,
Mollugo crockeri,
Mollugo flavescens,
Mollugo floriana,