Silvianthus bracteatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteatus
ID:
1229634
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 11: t. 1048 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228972
Common Names
- Bracteatus Silvianthus
- Silvianthus Bracteatus
- Silvianthus Grandiflorus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Silvianthus bracteatus (also called Bracted Silvianthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oblong leaves and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers full sun and moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Silvianthus bracteatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Silvianthus bracteatus is a white-greenish color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Silvianthus bracteatus is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil and partial to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Silvianthus bracteatus
Silvianthus bracteatus is native to China, India, and Nepal.
Species in the Silvianthus genus
Species in the Carlemanniaceae family
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:766426-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].