Pherosphaera hookeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
485748
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Archer bis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 2: 52. (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000485080
Common Names
- Hooker's Pherosphaera
- Hooker's Pherosphaera
- Hooker's Pherosphaera
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- Microstrobos niphophilus J.Garden & L.A.S.Johnson [valid]
- Pherosphaera niphophila (J.Garden & L.A.S.Johnson) Florin [valid]
Description
Pherosphaera hookeriana (also called Hooker's Yew, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense, upright habit and leathery, dark green leaves. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Pherosphaera hookeriana is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. Its leaves are used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pherosphaera hookeriana is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pherosphaera hookeriana is a perennial herb native to Chile. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Pherosphaera hookeriana
Pherosphaera hookeriana is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be found in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,500 to 3,000 meters.
Pherosphaera hookeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pherosphaera hookeriana?
Pherosphaera hookeriana
What is the common name of Pherosphaera hookeriana?
Hookeriana Pherosphaera
What is the natural habitat of Pherosphaera hookeriana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Pherosphaera genus
Species in the Podocarpaceae family
Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,
References
William Archer (1820-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Archer bis' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000485080: Placement according to April 2023 Classification