Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Dunlop
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 28: 315 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469143
Common Names
- Phyllangium paradoxum
- Paradox Phyllangium
- Paradoxical Phyllangium
Synonyms
- Mitrasacme paradoxa R.Br. [unknown]
- Mitrasacme paradoxa elata Wawra [unknown]
Description
Phyllangium paradoxum (also called 'Paradoxical 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 paradoxum 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 paradoxum is a yellow or pinkish color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllangium paradoxum 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 paradoxum
Phyllangium paradoxum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Phyllangium paradoxum FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Phyllangium paradoxum?
Phyllangium paradoxum prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (65-77°F)
What is the optimal humidity for Phyllangium paradoxum?
Phyllangium paradoxum prefers a humidity of 50-70%.
What is the optimal light for Phyllangium paradoxum?
Phyllangium paradoxum prefers bright, indirect light.
Species in the Phyllangium genus
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,