Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
lysimachioides
ID:
1105150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) T.Mey.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. Argent. 2: 177 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104488

Common Names

  • Philibertia lysimachioides
  • Lysimachioides Philibertia
  • Lysimachioides Star-Root

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Description

Philibertia lysimachioides (also called Lysimachioides Philibertia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long and narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Philibertia lysimachioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philibertia lysimachioides is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have short, thick stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philibertia lysimachioides is a small, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. They should be watered sparingly and allowed to dry out between waterings. The cuttings should root in a few weeks and can be transplanted into larger pots when they are established.

Where to Find Philibertia lysimachioides

Philibertia lysimachioides is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Species in the Philibertia genus

Philibertia alba, Philibertia urceolata, Philibertia zongoensis, Philibertia solanoides, Philibertia gilliesii, Philibertia campanulata, Philibertia picta, Philibertia stipitata, Philibertia lysimachioides, Philibertia fiebrigii, Philibertia globiflora, Philibertia fontellae, Philibertia boliviana, Philibertia velutina, Philibertia parviflora, Philibertia candolleana, Philibertia peruviana, Philibertia bicornuta, Philibertia discolor, Philibertia volcanensis, Philibertia micrantha, Philibertia tubata, Philibertia cionophora, Philibertia amblystigma, Philibertia multiflora, Philibertia tactila, Philibertia speciosa, Philibertia latiflora, Philibertia longistyla, Philibertia boliviensis, Philibertia mitophora, Philibertia tucumanensis, Philibertia tomentosa, Philibertia affinis, Philibertia subnivea, Philibertia suberecta, Philibertia religiosa, Philibertia barbata, Philibertia nivea, Philibertia coalita, Philibertia castillonii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2609394: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Teodore Meyer (1910-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Mey.' in the authors string.