Phytolacca octandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
octandra
ID:
482601
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1762
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 631 (1762)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481933
Common Names
- Phytolacca octandra
- Phytolacca octandra
- Phytolacca octandra
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- Phytolacca americana mexicana L. [unknown]
Description
Phytolacca octandra (also called Eight-Stamened Phytolacca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phytolaccaceae. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Phytolacca octandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phytolacca octandra is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green cone with a single seed inside.
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Phytolacca octandra is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 metres. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Phytolacca octandra
Phytolacca octandra is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Phytolacca octandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phytolacca octandra?
Phytolacca octandra
What is the common name of Phytolacca octandra?
Octandra Pokeweed
What is the natural range of Phytolacca octandra?
North America
Species in the Phytolacca genus
Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
Species in the Phytolaccaceae family
Anisomeria chilensis, Anisomeria coriacea, Anisomeria densiflora, Anisomeria fruticosa, Ercilla spicata, Ercilla syncarpellata, Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2562609: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.