Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
271038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 2: 124 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270370



Common Names

  • Phyllanoa colombiana
  • Colombian Phyllanoa
  • Colombian Star-thistle


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Description

Phyllanoa colombiana (also called Colombian Phyllanoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It grows in moist and wet soils, and can be found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanoa colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllanoa colombiana has small white flowers with yellow and purple spots. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanoa colombiana is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Phyllanoa colombiana

Phyllanoa colombiana is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Phyllanoa colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllanoa colombiana?

Phyllanoa colombiana

What is the natural habitat of Phyllanoa colombiana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

What is the flower color of Phyllanoa colombiana?

White or pink

Species in the Phyllanoa genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-153243: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.