Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
palustre
ID:
469812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Fitzg.) Dunlop

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 28: 315 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469144

Common Names

  • Phyllangium palustre
  • Marsh Phyllangium
  • Marshland Phyllangium

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Description

Phyllangium palustre (also called 'Marsh Phyllangium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the tropical regions of South America. It is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllangium palustre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllangium palustre is a yellow or pinkish color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllangium palustre is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For cultivation, it prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some salt spray.

Where to Find Phyllangium palustre

Phyllangium palustre is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Phyllangium palustre FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Phyllangium palustre?

Phyllangium palustre prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (65-77°F)

What is the optimal humidity for Phyllangium palustre?

Phyllangium palustre prefers a humidity of 50-70%.

What is the optimal light for Phyllangium palustre?

Phyllangium palustre prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

References

Clyde Dunlop (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunlop' in the authors string.
William Vincent Fitzgerald (1867-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Fitzg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:991008-1: Based on the initial data import