Psilotrichum erythrostachyum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrostachyum
ID:
1239881
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 82: 476 (1935 publ. 1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239219
Common Names
- Erythrostachyum Psilotrichum
- Red-stalked Psilotrichum
- Psilotrichum Erythrostachyum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psilotrichum erythrostachyum (also called Psilotrichum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub growing to 1 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psilotrichum erythrostachyum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Psilotrichum erythrostachyum flowers are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Psilotrichum erythrostachyum is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Psilotrichum erythrostachyum
Psilotrichum erythrostachyum is native to Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines.
Species in the Psilotrichum genus
Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum, Psilotrichum axilliflorum, Psilotrichum scleranthum, Psilotrichum boivinianum, Psilotrichum madagascariense, Psilotrichum laxiflorum, Psilotrichum tomentosum, Psilotrichum cyathuloides, Psilotrichum sericeum, Psilotrichum majus, Psilotrichum fallax, Psilotrichum vollesenii, Psilotrichum schimperi, Psilotrichum ferrugineum, Psilotrichum yunnanense, Psilotrichum erythrostachyum,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50101538: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.