Pityrodia iphthima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.A.Sheph.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 17: 348 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836523
Common Names
- Pityrodia iphthima
- Iphthima Pityrodia
- Iphthima Pityrodia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pityrodia iphthima (also called Iphthima Pityrodia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are simple, opposite, oblong-elliptic, and measure up to 10 cm long. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pityrodia iphthima is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Pityrodia iphthima flower is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pityrodia iphthima is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pityrodia iphthima
Pityrodia iphthima can be found in Australia.
Pityrodia iphthima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pityrodia iphthima?
Pityrodia iphthima
What is the natural habitat of Pityrodia iphthima?
It is found in the tropical rainforest of Madagascar
What is the flowering period of Pityrodia iphthima?
It flowers from April to June
Species in the Pityrodia genus
Pityrodia augustensis, Pityrodia brynesii, Pityrodia canaliculata, Pityrodia chrysocalyx, Pityrodia gilruthiana, Pityrodia hemigenioides, Pityrodia jamesii, Pityrodia lanuginosa, Pityrodia lepidota, Pityrodia loricata, Pityrodia obliqua, Pityrodia puberula, Pityrodia pungens, Pityrodia salvifolia, Pityrodia scabra, Pityrodia serrata, Pityrodia spenceri, Pityrodia terminalis, Pityrodia ternifolia, Pityrodia viscida, Pityrodia iphthima,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373801: Based on the initial data import
Kelly Anne Shepherd: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.A.Sheph.' in the authors string.