Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tul. & Wedd.) C.T.Philbrick & Novelo
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 70: 50 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274603
Common Names
- Podostemum flagelliforme
- Flagelliforme Podostemum
- Flagelliform Podostemum
Uses & Benefits
Podostemum flagelliforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podostemum flagelliforme has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podostemum flagelliforme is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Podostemum flagelliforme
Podostemum flagelliforme is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Podostemum flagelliforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podostemum flagelliforme?
Podostemum flagelliforme
What is the common name of Podostemum flagelliforme?
Whip Podostemum
What is the natural habitat of Podostemum flagelliforme?
Rivers and streams of Madagascar
Species in the Podostemum genus
Podostemum rutifolium,
Podostemum irgangii,
Podostemum muelleri,
Podostemum distichum,
Podostemum comatum,
Podostemum acuminatum,
Podostemum ceratophyllum,
Podostemum fruticulosum,
Podostemum flagelliforme,
Podostemum ovatum,
Podostemum saldanhanum,
Podostemum scaturiginum,
Podostemum weddellianum,
Podostemum algaeforme,
Podostemum minor,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,
References
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.