Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Hansen ex Cellin.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Blumea 48(1): 72 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158408
Common Names
- Phyllagathis Atroviolacea
- Atroviolacea Phyllagathis
- Phyllagathis Dark-Violet
Description
Phyllagathis atroviolacea (also called Atroviolaceous Phyllagathis, among many other common names) is a shrub, up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in evergreen forests, up to an altitude of 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllagathis atroviolacea is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phyllagathis atroviolacea are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllagathis atroviolacea is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Phyllagathis atroviolacea
Phyllagathis atroviolacea can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Phyllagathis atroviolacea FAQ
What is the common name of Phyllagathis atroviolacea?
Atroviolaceous Phyllagathis
What type of soil does Phyllagathis atroviolacea prefer?
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
What is the ideal temperature range for Phyllagathis atroviolacea?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
Species in the Phyllagathis genus
Phyllagathis stolonifera,
Phyllagathis atroviolacea,
Phyllagathis guttata,
Phyllagathis jacobsiana,
Phyllagathis osmantha,
Phyllagathis penrissenensis,
Phyllagathis rufa,
Phyllagathis steenisii,
Phyllagathis subacaulis,
Phyllagathis beccariana,
Phyllagathis brookei,
Phyllagathis cordata,
Phyllagathis elliptica,
Phyllagathis gigantifolia,
Phyllagathis guillauminii,
Phyllagathis gymnantha,
Phyllagathis peltata,
Phyllagathis pulcherrima,
Phyllagathis tonkinensis,
Phyllagathis tuberculata,
Phyllagathis nanakorniana,
Phyllagathis deltoda,
Phyllagathis longifolius,
Phyllagathis longispicatus,
Phyllagathis maxwellii,
Phyllagathis brevipedunculata,
Phyllagathis dichotoma,
Phyllagathis driessenioides,
Phyllagathis longicalcarata,
Phyllagathis prostrata,
Phyllagathis sessilifolia,
Phyllagathis suberalata,
Phyllagathis subrotunda,
Phyllagathis truncata,
Phyllagathis marumiaetricha,
Phyllagathis ovalifolia,
Phyllagathis setotheca,
Phyllagathis stenophylla,
Phyllagathis melastomatoides,
Phyllagathis hispidissima,
Phyllagathis deltoidea,
Phyllagathis ternata,
Phyllagathis velutina,
Phyllagathis gracilis,
Phyllagathis scorpiothyrsoides,
Phyllagathis tetrandra,
Phyllagathis elattandra,
Phyllagathis cavaleriei,
Phyllagathis asarifolia,
Phyllagathis erecta,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,