Pilocarpus microphyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllus
ID:
1133373
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf ex Wardlew.
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Pharm. J. Trans. , III, 24: 506 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132711
Common Names
- Pilocarpus
- Microphyllus
- Small-Leaved Pilocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pilocarpus microphyllus (also called Pilocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in open areas, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pilocarpus microphyllus is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilocarpus microphyllus is yellow in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Pilocarpus microphyllus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Species in the Pilocarpus genus
Pilocarpus cubensis, Pilocarpus goudotianus, Pilocarpus pennatifolius, Pilocarpus racemosus, Pilocarpus trifoliolatus, Pilocarpus demerarae, Pilocarpus jaborandi, Pilocarpus microphyllus, Pilocarpus riedelianus, Pilocarpus trachylophus, Pilocarpus spicatus, Pilocarpus peruvianus, Pilocarpus sulcatus, Pilocarpus carajaensis, Pilocarpus alatus, Pilocarpus grandiflorus, Pilocarpus pauciflorus, Pilocarpus giganteus, Pilocarpus manuensis,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28100225: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Thomas Hatton Wardleworth: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wardlew.' in the authors string.