Biophytum perrieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
566183
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 25 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565515
Common Names
- Biophytum Perrieri
- Perrier's Biophytum
- Perrier's Leaf-flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biophytum perrieri (also called ‘Perrier’s Sensitive Plant’, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Biophytum perrieri is not known to have any non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Biophytum perrieri is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Biophytum perrieri is a small, perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Biophytum perrieri
Biophytum perrieri is native to Madagascar and can be found in moist forests and along streams in the region.
Biophytum perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biophytum perrieri?
Biophytum perrieri
What type of plant is Biophytum perrieri?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Biophytum perrieri found?
Central and South America
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-2676177: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.