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
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.
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 Phyllopodium genus
Phyllopodium phyllopodioides,
Phyllopodium tweedense,
Phyllopodium rustii,
Phyllopodium viscidissimum,
Phyllopodium namaense,
Phyllopodium pubiflorum,
Phyllopodium dolomiticum,
Phyllopodium elegans,
Phyllopodium collinum,
Phyllopodium lupuliforme,
Phyllopodium maxii,
Phyllopodium micranthum,
Phyllopodium mimetes,
Phyllopodium hispidulum,
Phyllopodium anomalum,
Phyllopodium caespitosum,
Phyllopodium capillare,
Phyllopodium cordatum,
Phyllopodium bracteatum,
Phyllopodium cuneifolium,
Phyllopodium diffusum,
Phyllopodium heterophyllum,
Phyllopodium alpinum,
Phyllopodium cephalophorum,
Phyllopodium multifolium,
Phyllopodium pumilum,
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
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].