Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
puliyangudiense
ID:
746826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rajakumar, Selvak., S.Murug. & Chellap.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 32: 497 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746159



Common Names

  • Puliyangudi Biophytum
  • Puliyangudi Sensitive Plant
  • Puliyangudi Leafless Plant


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Description

Biophytum puliyangudiense (also called Puliyangudi Biophytum, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous plant native to India. It has small, oval leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum puliyangudiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biophytum puliyangudiense has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum puliyangudiense is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Biophytum puliyangudiense

Biophytum puliyangudiense is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Biophytum puliyangudiense FAQ

What is the common name of Biophytum puliyangudiense?

Puliyangudi Biophytum

What is the natural habitat of Biophytum puliyangudiense?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flower color of Biophytum puliyangudiense?

White or yellow

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-2899386: Based on the initial data import
T.J.S. Rajakumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajakumar' in the authors string.
R. Selvakumari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvak.' in the authors string.
S. Murugesan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Murug.' in the authors string.
N. Chellaperumal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chellap.' in the authors string.