Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 44: 117 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467568
Common Names
- Pleurisanthes emarginata
- Emarginata Pleurisanthes
- Notched Pleurisanthes
Description
Pleurisanthes emarginata (also called 'Cut-leaved Pleurisanthes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has small, rounded leaves with a velvety texture and white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurisanthes emarginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurisanthes emarginata has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurisanthes emarginata is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into sections with a sharp knife and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Pleurisanthes emarginata
Pleurisanthes emarginata is native to Southeast Asia.
Pleurisanthes emarginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurisanthes emarginata?
Pleurisanthes emarginata
What is the common name of Pleurisanthes emarginata?
Emarginata
What is the natural habitat of Pleurisanthes emarginata?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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Cassinopsis ciliata,
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Emmotum affine,
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Emmotum conjunctum,
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Emmotum fulvum,
Emmotum glabrum,
Emmotum nitens,
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Hosiea sinensis,
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Icacina mannii,