Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 25: 198 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550678
Common Names
- Arytera bifoliolata
- Two-leaved Arytera
- Bifoliolate Arytera
Description
Arytera bifoliolata (also called Bifoliolate Arytera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.5 centimeters. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arytera bifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. The timber is used to make furniture and other wood products. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arytera bifoliolata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arytera bifoliolata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Arytera bifoliolata
Arytera bifoliolata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Arytera bifoliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arytera bifoliolata?
Arytera bifoliolata
What is the common name of Arytera bifoliolata?
Three-leaved arytera
What is the family of Arytera bifoliolata?
Asteraceae
Species in the Arytera genus
Arytera arcuata,
Arytera bifoliata,
Arytera bifoliolata,
Arytera brachyphylla,
Arytera brackenridgei,
Arytera chartacea,
Arytera collina,
Arytera densiflora,
Arytera dictyoneura,
Arytera distylis,
Arytera divaricata,
Arytera foveolata,
Arytera gracilipes,
Arytera lautereriana,
Arytera lepidota,
Arytera lineosquamulata,
Arytera littoralis,
Arytera microphylla,
Arytera miniata,
Arytera morobeana,
Arytera multijuga,
Arytera musca,
Arytera nekorensis,
Arytera neoebudensis,
Arytera novaebrittanniae,
Arytera pauciflora,
Arytera pseudofoveolata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family