Physogyne sparsiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsiflora
ID:
273652
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28: 347 (1980 publ. 1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272984
Common Names
- Physogyne sparsiflora
- Sparse-Flowered Physogyne
- Sparsiflora Physogyne
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- Schiedeella sparsiflora (C.Schweinf.) Burns-Bal. [unknown]
- Spiranthes sparsiflora C.Schweinf. [unknown]
Description
Physogyne sparsiflora (also called Sparse-Flowered Physogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Physogyne sparsiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Physogyne sparsiflora is a white or pinkish-white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Physogyne sparsiflora is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Physogyne sparsiflora
Physogyne sparsiflora is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Physogyne sparsiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Physogyne sparsiflora?
Physogyne sparsiflora
What is the common name of Physogyne sparsiflora?
Sparse-flowered Physogyne
What is the family of Physogyne sparsiflora?
Araceae
Species in the Physogyne genus
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-155738: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.