Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
aeschynomenifolia
ID:
566101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 15: 124 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565433



Common Names

  • Biophytum aeschynomenifolia
  • Aeschynomenifolia Biophytum
  • Aeschynomenifolia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Oxalis aeschynomenifolia O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Biophytum aeschynomenifolia (also called Aeschynomenifolia Biophytum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Colombia and is found in wet meadows and swamps. It has narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum aeschynomenifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Biophytum aeschynomenifolia are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum aeschynomenifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Biophytum aeschynomenifolia

Biophytum aeschynomenifolia can be found in India.

Biophytum aeschynomenifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum aeschynomenifolia?

Biophytum aeschynomenifolia

What is the common name of Biophytum aeschynomenifolia?

Aeschynomenifolia

What is the natural habitat of Biophytum aeschynomenifolia?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Biophytum genus

Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676101: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.