Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
grayi
ID:
1411435

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Schmidt) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.217361111. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423900

Common Names

  • Podophyllum grayi
  • Gray's Podophyllum
  • Grayi Podophyllum

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Description

Podophyllum grayi (also called Gray's Podophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces white flowers. It typically grows in moist climates and can be found in forests, meadows, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Podophyllum grayi is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podophyllum grayi is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podophyllum grayi is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a groundcover or in a container.

Where to Find Podophyllum grayi

Podophyllum grayi is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in the wild in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

Podophyllum grayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podophyllum grayi?

Podophyllum grayi

What is the common name of Podophyllum grayi?

Gray's Podophyllum

Where is Podophyllum grayi native to?

South America

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Schmidt (1832-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Schmidt' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.