Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
476018

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 5: 268 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475350



Common Names

  • Phelypaea coccinea
  • Coccinea broomrape
  • Coccinea oxtongue


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Description

Phelypaea coccinea (also called 'Scarlet Phelypaea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America, with red or pinkish flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Phelypaea coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phelypaea coccinea has bright red flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phelypaea coccinea is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes.

Where to Find Phelypaea coccinea

Phelypaea coccinea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Phelypaea coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phelypaea coccinea?

Phelypaea coccinea

What is the common name of Phelypaea coccinea?

Phelypaea coccinea

What type of plant is Phelypaea coccinea?

Herb

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662891-1: 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].