Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brevituba
ID:
729949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Amaryllidaceae : 154 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729282

Common Names

  • Phycella brevituba
  • Bog Holly
  • Mountain Holly

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Description

Phycella brevituba (also called Short-tubed Phycella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in dry, subtropical, and temperate habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phycella brevituba is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phycella brevituba has small, white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phycella brevituba is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and lightly covered. Division is done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the roots into smaller sections. These sections can then be replanted.

Where to Find Phycella brevituba

Phycella brevituba can be found in South America.

Phycella brevituba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phycella brevituba?

Phycella brevituba

What is the common name of Phycella brevituba?

Short-tubed Phycella

What is the natural habitat of Phycella brevituba?

Grasslands and shrublands

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

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