Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Hul
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 13: 162 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909670
Common Names
- Phyllobotryon paradoxum
- Paradoxum Phyllobotryon
- Paradoxum
Description
Phyllobotryon paradoxum (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllobotryon paradoxum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllobotryon paradoxum has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllobotryon paradoxum is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases, so regular pest and disease control measures should be taken.
Where to Find Phyllobotryon paradoxum
Phyllobotryon paradoxum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Phyllobotryon paradoxum FAQ
What type of plant is Phyllobotryon paradoxum?
Phyllobotryon paradoxum is a shrub
Where does Phyllobotryon paradoxum grow?
Phyllobotryon paradoxum is native to the tropical regions of South America
What is the growth rate of Phyllobotryon paradoxum?
Phyllobotryon paradoxum grows at a moderate rate
Species in the Phyllobotryon genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana,
Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,