Phrynium venustum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venustum
ID:
492565
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Turner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 50: 39 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491897
Common Names
- Venustum Phrynium
- Venustum
- Phrynium Venustum
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- Phrynium gracile Holttum [illegitimate]
Description
Phrynium venustum (also called Beautiful Phrynium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phryniaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland forests. It is found in a variety of habitats, including primary and secondary forests, as well as disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phrynium venustum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phrynium venustum are white and borne in clusters at the ends of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and hairless.
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Phrynium venustum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained, light soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Phrynium venustum
Phrynium venustum is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Phrynium venustum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phrynium venustum?
Phrynium venustum
What is the family of Phrynium venustum?
Marantaceae
What is the common name of Phrynium venustum?
Beautiful Phrynium
Species in the Phrynium genus
Phrynium fasciculatum, Phrynium fissifolium, Phrynium giganteum, Phrynium gracile, Phrynium grandibracteatum, Phrynium hainanense, Phrynium hirtum, Phrynium houtteanum, Phrynium imbricatum, Phrynium kaniense, Phrynium macrocephalum, Phrynium maximum, Phrynium nicobaricum, Phrynium obscurum, Phrynium parvum, Phrynium pedunculatum, Phrynium pedunculiferum, Phrynium pubinerve, Phrynium schlechteri, Phrynium stenophyllum, Phrynium tonkinense, Phrynium tristachyum, Phrynium venustum, Phrynium villosulum, Phrynium aurantium, Phrynium interruptum, Phrynium laxum, Phrynium longispicum, Phrynium magnificum, Phrynium minor, Phrynium minutiflorum, Phrynium robinsonii, Phrynium rubrum, Phrynium sapiense, Phrynium simplex, Phrynium whitei, Phrynium bracteosum,
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,
References
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1004142-1: Based on the initial data import