Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
699053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sylv. S. India , Forester's Man. Bot.: cxxxiv (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698386

Common Names

  • Byrsophyllum ellipticum
  • False Teucrium
  • Elliptic False Teucrium

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Description

Byrsophyllum ellipticum (also called Elliptic-leaved Byrsophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and South America. It grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Byrsophyllum ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Byrsophyllum ellipticum are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentiana pontica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. It is best to take cuttings from the top of the plant as this will ensure the best growth.

Where to Find Byrsophyllum ellipticum

Byrsophyllum ellipticum is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Byrsophyllum ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byrsophyllum ellipticum?

Byrsophyllum ellipticum

What is the common name of Byrsophyllum ellipticum?

Mountain gentian

What is the natural habitat of Byrsophyllum ellipticum?

Mountain meadows and alpine slopes

Species in the Byrsophyllum genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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