Biophytum globuliflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
globuliflorum
ID:
566136
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 130: 403 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565468
Common Names
- Biophytum globuliflorum
- Globose-flowered Biophytum
- Globose-flowered Leaf-flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biophytum globuliflorum (also called Globe-flowered Biophytum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves that are up to 8 cm long. It is native to India and is found in dry open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Biophytum globuliflorum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Biophytum globuliflorum is white and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Biophytum globuliflorum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Biophytum globuliflorum
Biophytum globuliflorum is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Biophytum globuliflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biophytum globuliflorum?
Biophytum globuliflorum
What type of plant is Biophytum globuliflorum?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Biophytum globuliflorum found?
Central and South America
Species in the Biophytum genus
Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,
Species in the Oxalidaceae family
Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676134: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.