Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
perrieri
ID:
329528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 298 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328860



Common Names

  • Tylostigma perrieri
  • Perrieri Tylostigma
  • Tylostigma perrieri var. perrieri


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Description

Tylostigma perrieri (also called Perrier's Tylostigma, among many other common names) is a small shrub with grey-green foliage and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tylostigma perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tylostigma perrieri has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tylostigma perrieri is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tylostigma perrieri

Tylostigma perrieri is native to Madagascar.

Tylostigma perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tylostigma perrieri?

Tylostigma perrieri

What is the common name of Tylostigma perrieri?

Perrier's Tylostigma

What type of plant is Tylostigma perrieri?

Evergreen shrub

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,

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