Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
1323538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durán-Esp. & Lorea-Hern.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bot. Sci. 90: 233 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335992



Common Names

  • Biophytum latifolium
  • Broadleaf Biophytum
  • Biophytum


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Description

Biophytum latifolium (also called Broad-leaved Biophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is a small shrub with an upright growth habit and small, oval leaves. Its flowers are yellow with a black center, and it grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum latifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has a number of benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost immunity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biophytum latifolium has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum latifolium is a perennial herb native to India. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Biophytum latifolium

Biophytum latifolium is found in the mountains of India.

Biophytum latifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum latifolium?

Biophytum latifolium

What is the common name of Biophytum latifolium?

Broadleaf Biophytum

Where is Biophytum latifolium native to?

India

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

Francisco G. Lorea-Hernández (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorea-Hern.' in the authors string.
Carlos M. Durán-Espinosa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durán-Esp.' in the authors string.