Phthirusa exilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exilis
ID:
749574
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 129: 164 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748907
Common Names
- Phthirusa Exilis
- Exilis Phthirusa
- Phthirusa Exilis
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- Ixocactus gracilis Kuijt [unknown]
Description
Phthirusa exilis (also called 'Exile Phthirusa', among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to India and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Phthirusa exilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phthirusa exilis is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phthirusa exilis is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Phthirusa exilis
Phthirusa exilis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Phthirusa exilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phthirusa exilis?
Phthirusa exilis
What is the common name of Phthirusa exilis?
Slender Phthirusa
What is the natural habitat of Phthirusa exilis?
It is native to India and grows in dry, rocky habitats
Species in the Phthirusa genus
Phthirusa murcae, Phthirusa nitens, Phthirusa pedicularis, Phthirusa lobaterae, Phthirusa schneeana, Phthirusa verruculosa, Phthirusa subcorymbosa, Phthirusa steyermarkiana, Phthirusa stenophylla, Phthirusa clandestina, Phthirusa delicatula, Phthirusa angulata, Phthirusa guyanensis, Phthirusa elliptica, Phthirusa janeirensis, Phthirusa exilis, Phthirusa inorna, Phthirusa macrophylla, Phthirusa hutchisonii, Phthirusa rhynchophylla, Phthirusa phaeoclados, Phthirusa monetaria, Phthirusa angulata,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113298-1: Based on the initial data import