Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rustii
ID:
472160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe) Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 486 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471492



Common Names

  • Rustii Phyllopodium
  • Rustii Phyllopodium Plant
  • Rustii Phyllopodium Tree


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Description

Phyllopodium rustii (also called Rust's Phyllopodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It typically grows to a height of 15-30 cm and has ovate leaves. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllopodium rustii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllopodium rustii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physidium cornigerum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Phyllopodium rustii

Phyllopodium rustii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Phyllopodium rustii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllopodium rustii?

Phyllopodium rustii

What is the family of Phyllopodium rustii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Phyllopodium rustii?

Rust's Phyllopodium

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946441-1: 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].