Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
scaberrimus
ID:
475509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Philcox

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 51 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474841



Common Names

  • Rough Physocalyx
  • Rough Physocalyx Plant
  • Rough Physocalyx Plant


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Description

Physocalyx scaberrimus (also called Rough Physocalyx, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a single trunk and its leaves are oval-shaped. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Physocalyx scaberrimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Physocalyx scaberrimus is a yellowish-green, 5-merous, actinomorphic flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physocalyx scaberrimus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils.

Where to Find Physocalyx scaberrimus

Physocalyx scaberrimus is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Physocalyx scaberrimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Physocalyx scaberrimus?

Physocalyx scaberrimus

What is the common name of Physocalyx scaberrimus?

Scaberrimus Physocalyx

What is the natural habitat of Physocalyx scaberrimus?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

David Philcox (1926-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philcox' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:195606-2: 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].