Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 392 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495460
Common Names
- Schistophragma pusillum
- Small Schistophragma
- Dwarf Schistophragma
Synonyms
- Conobea pusilla (Benth.) Benth. & Hook. [deprecated]
Description
Schistophragma pusillum (also called 'Dwarf Schistophragma', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of up to 0.5 meters. It is native to East Asia, and is commonly found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schistophragma pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schistophragma pusillum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schistophragma pusillum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and placed in a mix of sand and peat. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sheltered position until they have rooted.
Where to Find Schistophragma pusillum
Schistophragma pusillum can be found in the Himalayan region, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Schistophragma pusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistophragma pusillum?
Schistophragma pusillum
What is the family of Schistophragma pusillum?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the common name of Schistophragma pusillum?
Small-flowered Figwort
Species in the Schistophragma 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:808961-1: 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].