Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Taylor
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 160 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475322
Common Names
- Philcoxia goiasensis
- Goias Philcoxia
- Goias Philcoxia Plant
Description
Philcoxia goiasensis (also called Goias philcoxia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to the Brazilian Cerrado, and is found in sandy soils. It is a small herb, with small, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Philcoxia goiasensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Philcoxia goiasensis is a white, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philcoxia goiasensis is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Philcoxia goiasensis
Philcoxia goiasensis can be found in the Brazilian Cerrado.
Philcoxia goiasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philcoxia goiasensis?
Philcoxia goiasensis
What is the common name of Philcoxia goiasensis?
Goias Philcoxia
What type of plant is Philcoxia goiasensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Philcoxia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319892-2: 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].