Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polifolia
ID:
472797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Pillans

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 8: 24 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472129

Common Names

  • Polifolia Phylica
  • Polifolia Daisy
  • Polifolia Daisy Plant

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Synonyms

  • Trichocephalus ramosissimus G.Don [unknown]
  • Rhamnus polifolia Vahl [unknown]
  • Phylica thymifolia Vent. [unknown]
  • Phylica ramosissima DC. [unknown]

Description

Phylica polifolia (also called 'Many-Leaved Phylica', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Phylica polifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phylica polifolia are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phylica polifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Rooting hormone can be used to increase the chances of successful propagation.

Where to Find Phylica polifolia

Phylica polifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.

Phylica polifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phylica polifolia?

Phylica polifolia

What is the common name of Phylica polifolia?

Many-leaved Phylica

What is the natural habitat of Phylica polifolia?

Dry, sandy or rocky areas in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Phylica genus

Phylica arborea, Phylica polifolia, Phylica oleifolia, Phylica emirnensis, Phylica nitida, Phylica abietina, Phylica acmaephylla, Phylica aemula, Phylica affinis, Phylica agathosmoides, Phylica alba, Phylica alpina, Phylica alticola, Phylica altigena, Phylica ambigua, Phylica amoena, Phylica ampliata, Phylica anomala, Phylica apiculata, Phylica atrata, Phylica axillaris, Phylica villosa, Phylica barbata, Phylica barnardii, Phylica bolusii, Phylica brachycephala, Phylica brevifolia, Phylica burchellii, Phylica buxifolia, Phylica calcarata, Phylica callosa, Phylica cephalantha, Phylica chionocephala, Phylica chionophila, Phylica comosa, Phylica comptonii, Phylica confusa, Phylica constricta, Phylica costata, Phylica cryptandroides, Phylica curvifolia, Phylica cuspidata, Phylica cylindrica, Phylica debilis, Phylica diffusa, Phylica dioica, Phylica diosmoides, Phylica disticha, Phylica dodii, Phylica elimensis,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:717900-1: Based on the initial data import