Rhynchophora phillipsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phillipsonii
ID:
1266314
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 23: 54 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265652
Common Names
- Rhynchophora Phillipsonii
- Phillipsonii Rhynchophora
- Phillipsonii Rhynchophoras
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhynchophora phillipsonii (also called Phillipson's rhynchophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite, and deciduous leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchophora phillipsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchophora phillipsonii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhynchophora phillipsonii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.
Where to Find Rhynchophora phillipsonii
Rhynchophora phillipsonii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Rhynchophora phillipsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchophora phillipsonii?
Rhynchophora phillipsonii
What is the common name of Rhynchophora phillipsonii?
Rhynchophora phillipsonii
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchophora phillipsonii?
Tropical forests
Species in the Rhynchophora genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50218125: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.