Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
multiflorus
ID:
1286039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose & Standl.) G.Ocampo

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 59: 79 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285377



Common Names

  • Many-flowered Phemeranthus
  • Many-flowered Rain-lily
  • Many-flowered Phemeranthus Rain-lily


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Description

Phemeranthus multiflorus (also called Phemeranthus multiflorus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico, Central America and South America. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 3 metres. Its leaves are opposite, obovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in tropical deciduous forests, tropical evergreen forests, and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phemeranthus multiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phemeranthus multiflorus has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phemeranthus multiflorus is an easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Phemeranthus multiflorus

Phemeranthus multiflorus can be found in Mexico.

Phemeranthus multiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phemeranthus multiflorus?

Phemeranthus multiflorus

What is the common name of Phemeranthus multiflorus?

Many-flowered phemeranthus

What type of plant is Phemeranthus multiflorus?

Herb

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50327588: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.