Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 42 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396381
Common Names
- Pistorinia breviflora
- Shortflower Pistorinia
- Shortflower Shinleaf
Synonyms
- Pistorinia salzmannii Boiss. [unknown]
- Cotyledon breviflora Maire [unknown]
- Cotyledon salzmannii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Cotyledon breviflora flaviflora Batt. [unknown]
- Cotyledon breviflora rhodantha Maire [unknown]
- Cotyledon breviflora rubella Batt. [unknown]
- Pistorinia breviflora rubella (Batt.) Jacobsen [unknown]
- Pistorinia breviflora salzmannii (Boiss.) Jacobsen [unknown]
- Cotyledon breviflora salzmannii (Boiss.) Maire [unknown]
- Pistorinia breviflora flaviflora (Batt.) Jacobsen [unknown]
- Pistorinia breviflora rhodantha (Maire) Jacobsen [unknown]
Description
Pistorinia breviflora (also called Short-flowered 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 breviflora 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pistorinia breviflora sub. intermedia (Boiss. & Reut.) H.Jacobsen ex Greuter & Burdet
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pistorinia breviflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pistorinia breviflora 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 breviflora
Pistorinia breviflora is native to Spain and Portugal, and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Pistorinia breviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pistorinia breviflora?
Pistorinia breviflora
What type of plant is Pistorinia breviflora?
Shrub
Where does Pistorinia breviflora 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,