Phlebotaenia cowellii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cowellii
ID:
1255541
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Torreya 7: 38 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254879
Common Names
- Phlebotaenia cowellii
- Cowellii Phlebotaenia
- Cowellii Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phlebotaenia cowellii (also called Cowell's Phlebotaenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Phlebotaenia cowellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phlebotaenia cowellii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phlebotaenia cowellii is a tropical evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Phlebotaenia cowellii
Phlebotaenia cowellii is native to Mexico.
Phlebotaenia cowellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phlebotaenia cowellii?
Phlebotaenia cowellii
What is the common name of Phlebotaenia cowellii?
Cowell's Phlebotaenia
What is the natural habitat of Phlebotaenia cowellii?
It is native to Central America and northern South America.
Species in the Phlebotaenia genus
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,
References
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:193312-2: Based on the initial data import