Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Quinn
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18: 451 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523907
Common Names
- Agiortia pleiosperma
- Many-Seeded Agiortia
- False Agiortia
Synonyms
- Styphelia pleiosperma F.Muell. [valid]
Description
Agiortia pleiosperma (also called Many-seeded 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 pleiosperma 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 pleiosperma 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agiortia pleiosperma 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 pleiosperma
Agiortia pleiosperma is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Agiortia pleiosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agiortia pleiosperma?
Agiortia pleiosperma
What is the common name of Agiortia pleiosperma?
Pleiosperma Agiortia
What is the natural habitat of Agiortia pleiosperma?
It is found in South Africa, growing in rocky or sandy soils
Species in the Agiortia genus
Species in the Ericaceae family