Myxopyrum smilacifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall.) Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 320 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816864
Common Names
- Smilacifolium Myxopyrum
- Myxopyrum Smilacifolium
- Myxopyrum Smilacifolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Myxopyrum smilacifolium (also called Smilax-Leaved Myxopyrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows to a height of up to 60 cm and has a basal rosette of leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and can be white, pink, or blue. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Myxopyrum smilacifolium has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Myxopyrum smilacifolium sub. confertum (Kerr) P.S.GreenMyxopyrum smilacifolium sub. smilacifolium
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myxopyrum smilacifolium has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are about 1 cm tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Myxopyrum smilacifolium is a tropical plant that is native to South East Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 3 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Myxopyrum smilacifolium
Myxopyrum smilacifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Myxopyrum smilacifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myxopyrum smilacifolium?
Myxopyrum smilacifolium
What is the common name of Myxopyrum smilacifolium?
Myxopyrum smilacifolium
What is the natural habitat of Myxopyrum smilacifolium?
Tropical regions of South America
Species in the Myxopyrum genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610489-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].