Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65: 484 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279222
Common Names
- Poaephyllum selebicum
- Selebicum Poaephyllum
- Selebicum Arum
Description
Poaephyllum selebicum (also called Selebicum Poaephyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a spreading, bushy habit and small, yellow flowers. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poaephyllum selebicum is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poaephyllum selebicum has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have two leaves. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poaephyllum selebicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Poaephyllum selebicum
Poaephyllum selebicum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Poaephyllum selebicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poaephyllum selebicum?
Poaephyllum selebicum
What is the family of Poaephyllum selebicum?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Poaephyllum selebicum?
Selibum poaephyllum
Species in the Poaephyllum genus
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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,
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Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
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Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,