Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
villosa
ID:
1103027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult.) Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Pl. Vasc. Gen. 1: 176 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102365

Common Names

  • Villose Pherotrichis
  • Villose Pherotrichis
  • Villose Pherotrichis

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Uses & Benefits

Pherotrichis villosa is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pherotrichis villosa has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pherotrichis villosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but prefers regular watering. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pherotrichis villosa

Pherotrichis villosa can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:100534-1: Based on the initial data import