Status:
valid
Authors:
Pohl
Source:
tro
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Flora 10: 147 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136708
Common Names
- Aurantiacus Physocalyx
- Physocalyx Aurantiacus
- Orange Physocalyx
Description
Physocalyx aurantiacus (also called Aurantiacus Physocalyx, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with orange, bell-shaped flowers that grows in the mountains of Chile and Argentina. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of drought and wind.
Uses & Benefits
Physocalyx aurantiacus is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and other outdoor spaces. It has a long flowering season and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Physocalyx aurantiacus flower has five petals and is orange in color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physocalyx aurantiacus is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Physocalyx aurantiacus
Physocalyx aurantiacus can be found in South America.
Species in the Physocalyx genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330774-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].