Agiortia pedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) Quinn
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18: 451 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523906
Common Names
- Agiortia pedicellata
- Pedicellate Agiortia
- False Agiortia
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- Leucopogon pedicellatus C.T.White [valid]
Description
Agiortia pedicellata (also called Pedicel Agiortia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agiortia pedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agiortia pedicellata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agiortia pedicellata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.
Where to Find Agiortia pedicellata
Agiortia pedicellata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Agiortia pedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agiortia pedicellata?
Agiortia pedicellata
What is the common name of Agiortia pedicellata?
Pedicellata Agiortia
What is the natural habitat of Agiortia pedicellata?
It is found in South Africa, growing in rocky or sandy soils