Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
venenosum
ID:
1058762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh22: 310 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001058100

Common Names

  • Physostigma venenosum
  • Venenosum Physostigma
  • Physostigma Venenosum

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Uses & Benefits

Physostigma venenosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and showy flowers which make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control, as it has a deep root system which helps to stabilize the soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Physostigma venenosum has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, ovoid, and black. The seedlings have a pair of opposite, ovate, and serrate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physostigma venenosum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Physostigma venenosum

Physostigma venenosum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in open grasslands and scrub forests.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-2939: Originally associated with wfo-0000183337
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-2939: Originally associated with wfo-0000183337
John Hutton Balfour (1808-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:514320-1: Based on the initial data import