Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pinnatum
ID:
667142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex Benth.) Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 20: 91 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666474



Common Names

  • Pinnate Ellisiophyllum
  • Ellisiophyllum Pinnatum
  • Pinnate-leaved Ellisiophyllum


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Description

Ellisiophyllum pinnatum (also called Pinnatum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist forests and in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Ellisiophyllum pinnatum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ellisiophyllum pinnatum var. reptans (Maxim.) T.Yamaz.
Ellisiophyllum pinnatum sub. bhutanense R.R.Mill
Ellisiophyllum pinnatum sub. pinnatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ellisiophyllum pinnatum is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ellisiophyllum pinnatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ellisiophyllum pinnatum

Ellisiophyllum pinnatum can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Ellisiophyllum pinnatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ellisiophyllum pinnatum?

Ellisiophyllum pinnatum

What type of plant is Ellisiophyllum pinnatum?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ellisiophyllum pinnatum?

It is native to Brazil

Species in the Ellisiophyllum genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:432073-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].