Ptyssiglottis longisepala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longisepala
ID:
393605
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Hansen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 116: 46 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392937
Common Names
- Longisepala Ptyssiglottis
- Longisepala False-Parsley
- Longisepala False-Carrot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ptyssiglottis longisepala (also called Long-Sepal Ptyssiglottis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 6 feet (2 m) tall and has bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady locations and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Ptyssiglottis longisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptyssiglottis longisepala is white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ptyssiglottis longisepala is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ptyssiglottis longisepala
Ptyssiglottis longisepala is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Ptyssiglottis longisepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptyssiglottis longisepala?
Ptyssiglottis longisepala
Where is Ptyssiglottis longisepala found?
Ptyssiglottis longisepala is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What is the habitat of Ptyssiglottis longisepala?
Ptyssiglottis longisepala is found in humid forests, savannas, and grasslands.
Species in the Ptyssiglottis genus
Ptyssiglottis sanguinolenta, Ptyssiglottis subcordata, Ptyssiglottis salicifolia, Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea, Ptyssiglottis pubisepala, Ptyssiglottis pubescens, Ptyssiglottis psychotriifolia, Ptyssiglottis picta, Ptyssiglottis peranthera, Ptyssiglottis staminodifera, Ptyssiglottis mucronata, Ptyssiglottis glabrisepala, Ptyssiglottis maxima, Ptyssiglottis longisepala, Ptyssiglottis lanceolata, Ptyssiglottis isophylla, Ptyssiglottis hirsuta, Ptyssiglottis hallieri, Ptyssiglottis glandulifera, Ptyssiglottis gibbsiae, Ptyssiglottis fusca, Ptyssiglottis fastidiosa, Ptyssiglottis dulcamarioides, Ptyssiglottis bantamensis, Ptyssiglottis auriculata, Ptyssiglottis granulata, Ptyssiglottis caudata, Ptyssiglottis campanulata, Ptyssiglottis creaghii, Ptyssiglottis chrysea, Ptyssiglottis densiflora, Ptyssiglottis decurrens, Ptyssiglottis cyrtandroides, Ptyssiglottis cuprea, Ptyssiglottis undulata, Ptyssiglottis kunthiana, Ptyssiglottis nigrescens, Ptyssiglottis radicans,
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
Bertel Hansen (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968803-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.