Polycarena formosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
1273929
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 487 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273267
Common Names
- Polycarena formosa
- Formosa Polycarena
- Formos Polycarena
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Polycarena formosa (also called the Formosa Polycarena, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are small, oval-shaped and up to 2 cm long. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern parts of Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarena formosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polycarena formosa has small white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polycarena formosa is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Polycarena formosa
Polycarena formosa can be found in the tropical forests of Africa.
Polycarena formosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycarena formosa?
Polycarena formosa
What type of plant is Polycarena formosa?
Shrub
Where is Polycarena formosa found?
South America
Species in the Polycarena genus
Polycarena comptonii, Polycarena exigua, Polycarena subtilis, Polycarena lilacina, Polycarena aurea, Polycarena capensis, Polycarena filiformis, Polycarena gilioides, Polycarena linearifolia, Polycarena pubescens, Polycarena rariflora, Polycarena silenoides, Polycarena tenella, Polycarena aemulans, Polycarena batteniana, Polycarena formosa, Polycarena nardouwensis, Polycarena gracilis,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936625-1: 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].