Pistorinia brachyantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyantha
ID:
397050
Status:
valid
Authors:
Coss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 22: 59 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396382
Common Names
- Pistorinia brachyantha
- Shortstalk Pistorinia
- Shortstalk Shinleaf
Searching for Pistorinia brachyantha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pistorinia brachyantha (also called Short-stalked Pistorinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a herbaceous perennial with tuberous roots and climbing or trailing stems. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are small and greenish-white.
Uses & Benefits
Pistorinia brachyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pistorinia brachyantha are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two cotyledons.
Searching for Pistorinia brachyantha? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pistorinia brachyantha is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or by seed sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Pistorinia brachyantha
Pistorinia brachyantha is native to Spain and Portugal, and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Pistorinia brachyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pistorinia brachyantha?
Pistorinia brachyantha
What type of plant is Pistorinia brachyantha?
Shrub
Where does Pistorinia brachyantha grow?
South America
Species in the Pistorinia genus
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,
References
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274707-1: Based on the initial data import