Status:
valid
Authors:
Eichler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 30: 715 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561689
Common Names
- Bdallophytum andrieuxii
- Andrieux's Bdallophytum
- Andrieux's Thread-stemmed Bulbophyllum
Synonyms
- Scytanthus andrieuxii (Eichler) Solms [unknown]
- Cytinus andrieuxii (Eichler) Hemsl. [unknown]
- Hypocistis andrieuxii (Eichler) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Bdallophytum andrieuxii (also called Andrieux's Bdallophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub that can grow up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bdallophytum andrieuxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bdallophytum andrieuxii is a yellowish-green, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bdallophytum andrieuxii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Bdallophytum andrieuxii
Bdallophytum andrieuxii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Bdallophytum andrieuxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bdallophytum andrieuxii?
Bdallophytum andrieuxii
What is the common name of Bdallophytum andrieuxii?
Andrieux's Bdallophytum
What is the natural habitat of Bdallophytum andrieuxii?
Tropical forests in Central and South America
Species in the Bdallophytum genus
Species in the Cytinaceae family
Bdallophytum americanum,
Bdallophytum andrieuxii,
Bdallophytum oxylepis,
Bdallophytum caesareum,
Cytinus visseri,
Cytinus baronii,
Cytinus capensis,
Cytinus glandulosus,
Cytinus hypocistis,
Cytinus malagasicus,
Cytinus ruber,
Cytinus sanguineus,
Cytinus ruber,