Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
philippinense
ID:
927960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 669 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927295



Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum philippinense
  • Philippine Agrostophyllum
  • Philippine Grass-leaf


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Description

Agrostophyllum philippinense (also called Philippine agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small, herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in forests and grasslands. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and trails.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum philippinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have a calming effect and can be used to treat digestive problems. The plant is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Agrostophyllum philippinense are small, white in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum philippinense is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Philippines. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum philippinense

Agrostophyllum philippinense is native to the tropical regions of the Philippines.

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4928: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.