Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
polypleura
ID:
425806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 207 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425138

Common Names

  • Polypleuric Floscopa
  • Polypleuric Floscopa Grass
  • Polypleuric Floscopa Plant

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Description

Floscopa polypleura (also called Many-petalled Floscopa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Floscopa polypleura has been used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Floscopa polypleura flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Floscopa polypleura is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a bog garden.

Where to Find Floscopa polypleura

Floscopa polypleura can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Floscopa polypleura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Floscopa polypleura?

Floscopa polypleura

What is the common name of Floscopa polypleura?

Many-leaved Floscopa

What is the natural habitat of Floscopa polypleura?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,