Status:
valid
Authors:
Korth.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : 252 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161484
Common Names
- Phyllagathis gymnantha
- Gymnantha Phyllagathis
- Gymnantha Fern
Synonyms
- Allomorphia multinervia Cogn. [unknown]
- Phyllagathis hirsuta Cogn. [unknown]
- Phyllagathis johannis-winkleri O.Schwartz [unknown]
- Phyllagathis nymphaeifolia Hallier f. ex Bakh.f. [unknown]
- Phyllagathis pallida O.Schwartz [unknown]
- Phyllagathis multinervis (Cogn.) J.F.Maxwell [unknown]
Description
Phyllagathis gymnantha (also called Gymnantha Phyllagathis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and is found in humid forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllagathis gymnantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllagathis gymnantha is white and tubular with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllagathis gymnantha is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to control its size and shape.
Where to Find Phyllagathis gymnantha
Phyllagathis gymnantha is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.
Phyllagathis gymnantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllagathis gymnantha?
Phyllagathis gymnantha
What is the common name of Phyllagathis gymnantha?
No common name
What is the family of Phyllagathis gymnantha?
Gesneriaceae
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,