Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
elongata
ID:
393544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 113 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392876

Common Names

  • Psiloesthes elongata
  • Elongated Psiloesthes
  • Elongated Vine

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Description

Psiloesthes elongata (also called 'Elongate Psiloesthes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is a small, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psiloesthes elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psiloesthes elongata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green shoot with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiloesthes elongata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Psiloesthes elongata

Psiloesthes elongata is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Psiloesthes elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psiloesthes elongata?

Psiloesthes elongata

What is the common name of Psiloesthes elongata?

Elongated yam

What is the habitat of Psiloesthes elongata?

Psiloesthes elongata is found in tropical rainforests in western Africa

Species in the Psiloesthes genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:53438-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.