Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
physocalyx
ID:
934542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Fl. Somala 1: 272 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933880



Common Names

  • Cyclocheilon physocalyx
  • Fringed Cyclocheilon
  • Fringed Cyclocheilon


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Description

Cyclocheilon physocalyx (also called Physocalyx Cyclocheilon, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, gallery forest, and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclocheilon physocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a medicinal tea to treat digestive issues, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyclocheilon physocalyx is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclocheilon physocalyx can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cyclocheilon physocalyx

Cyclocheilon physocalyx is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:862658-1: 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].