Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liana
ID:
745104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Yang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 29: 314 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744437

Common Names

  • Phoebe liana
  • Liana Phoebe
  • Liana False-Foxglove

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Description

Phoebe liana (also called Phoebe, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to the Caribbean. It has glossy, leathery leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Phoebe liana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phoebe liana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoebe liana is a woody climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings in summer or by sowing seeds in spring. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Phoebe liana

Phoebe liana is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Phoebe liana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoebe liana?

Phoebe liana

What is the common name of Phoebe liana?

Liana Phoebe

What is the natural habitat of Phoebe liana?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

Species in the Phoebe genus

Phoebe forbesii, Phoebe cuneata, Phoebe elliptica, Phoebe dehaasiifolia, Phoebe glabrifolia, Phoebe cuspidata, Phoebe cooperiana, Phoebe clemensii, Phoebe obtusa, Phoebe javanica, Phoebe laevis, Phoebe kunstleri, Phoebe kjellbergii, Phoebe incerta, Phoebe holosericea, Phoebe leiophylla, Phoebe lucida, Phoebe birmanica, Phoebe wightii, Phoebe tenuifolia, Phoebe siamensis, Phoebe assamica, Phoebe baishyae, Phoebe lummaoensis, Phoebe prazeri, Phoebe liana, Phoebe hedgei, Phoebe tavoyana, Phoebe angustifolia, Phoebe attenuata, Phoebe canescens, Phoebe chartacea, Phoebe excelsa, Phoebe lanceolata, Phoebe macrophylla, Phoebe pallida, Phoebe sterculioides, Phoebe formosana, Phoebe legendrei, Phoebe sheareri, Phoebe hainanensis, Phoebe hunanensis, Phoebe faberi, Phoebe grandis, Phoebe kwangsiensis, Phoebe bournei, Phoebe hui, Phoebe macrocarpa, Phoebe hungmoensis, Phoebe yaiensis,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,