Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
thurberi
ID:
1129759

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 5: 326 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129097

Common Names

  • Pilostyles Thurberi
  • Thurber's Pilostyles
  • Pilostyles Thurberi

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Description

Pilostyles thurberi (also called Thurber's Pilostyles, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in moist woodlands and in shady areas. It has a single, leathery, oval-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilostyles thurberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilostyles thurberi is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Where to Find Pilostyles thurberi

Pilostyles thurberi can be found in moist woods and meadows in North America, Europe, and Asia.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-27000004: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.