Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cyrtanthoides
ID:
729963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sims) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 11: t. 928 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729296

Common Names

  • Cyrtanthoides Holly
  • Phycella cyrtanthoides
  • Mountain Holly

Searching for Phycella cyrtanthoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Phycella cyrtanthoides (also called Cyrtanthoid 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 cyrtanthoides is a species of plant native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used to make tea and the bark is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Phycella cyrtanthoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Phycella cyrtanthoides 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 cyrtanthoides

Phycella cyrtanthoides is native to South America.

Phycella cyrtanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phycella cyrtanthoides?

Phycella cyrtanthoides

What is the common name of Phycella cyrtanthoides?

Cyrtanthoid Phycella

What is the natural habitat of Phycella cyrtanthoides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-286054: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
John Sims (1749-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sims' in the authors string.