Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
minensis
ID:
475516

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.C.Souza & Giul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 161 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474848



Common Names

  • Philcoxia minensis
  • Minensis Philcoxia
  • Philcoxia Minensis


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Description

Philcoxia minensis (also called Minensis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and yellow-green fruits. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a popular ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Philcoxia minensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philcoxia minensis is a yellowish-green, 5-merous, actinomorphic flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philcoxia minensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils.

Where to Find Philcoxia minensis

Philcoxia minensis is native to Brazil.

Philcoxia minensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philcoxia minensis?

Philcoxia minensis

What is the natural habitat of Philcoxia minensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Philcoxia minensis?

The flowers are yellowish-white in color.

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

Ana Maria Giulietti (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giul.' in the authors string.
Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319893-2: 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].