Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 486 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471494
Common Names
- Viscidissimum Phyllopodium
- Viscidissimum Phyllopodium Plant
- Viscidissimum Phyllopodium Tree
Description
Phyllopodium viscidissimum (also called Viscid 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 viscidissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllopodium viscidissimum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllopodium viscidissimum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best planted in spring or fall.
Where to Find Phyllopodium viscidissimum
Phyllopodium viscidissimum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Phyllopodium viscidissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllopodium viscidissimum?
Phyllopodium viscidissimum
What is the family of Phyllopodium viscidissimum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Phyllopodium viscidissimum?
Viscid 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:936620-1: 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].