Epithema pusillum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
1330758
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Bransgr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 67: 202 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343212
Common Names
- Pusillum Epithema
- Epithema pusillum
- Pusillum Epithema
Searching for Epithema pusillum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epithema pusillum (also called Small-flowered epithema, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Epithema pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epithema pusillum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Epithema pusillum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epithema pusillum is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Epithema pusillum
Epithema pusillum is native to Thailand.
Epithema pusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epithema pusillum?
Epithema pusillum
What are the common names of Epithema pusillum?
Small-flowered Epithema
What is the natural habitat of Epithema pusillum?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Epithema genus
Epithema benthamii, Epithema carnosum, Epithema dentatum, Epithema dolichopodum, Epithema horsfieldii, Epithema involucratum, Epithema longipetiolatum, Epithema longitubum, Epithema madulidii, Epithema membranacea, Epithema parvibracteatum, Epithema rennellense, Epithema sarawakense, Epithema saxatile, Epithema steenisii, Epithema strigosum, Epithema taiwanense, Epithema tenerum, Epithema tenue, Epithema zeylanicum, Epithema taiwanensis, Epithema philippinum, Epithema pusillum, Epithema ceylanicum,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
K. Bransgrove: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bransgr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77149136-1: Based on the initial data import