Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
maranhensis
ID:
1305784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scatigna

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42: 351 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318238



Common Names

  • Philcoxia maranhensis
  • Maranhensis Philcoxia
  • Philcoxia Maranhensis


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Description

Philcoxia maranhensis (also called Maranhensis Philcoxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in rocky areas and in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Philcoxia maranhensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Philcoxia maranhensis are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philcoxia maranhensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches in length and should be placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Philcoxia maranhensis

Philcoxia maranhensis can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Sergipe.

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

André Vito Scatigna: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scatigna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165222-1: 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].