Phialanthus bissei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bissei
ID:
914709
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Borhidi) Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 51: 277 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914044
Common Names
- Phialanthus bissei
- Bissei Phialanthus
- Bissei Phialanthus Orchid
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Phialanthus bissei (also called Bisse's Phialanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to South America and is found in humid forests and grasslands. It is a shrub with ovate leaves and white, fragrant flowers. The flowers are borne in terminal clusters and have five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Phialanthus bissei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phialanthus bissei is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Phialanthus bissei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Phialanthus bissei
Phialanthus bissei can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Phialanthus genus
Phialanthus acunae, Phialanthus ellipticus, Phialanthus glaberrimus, Phialanthus grandifolius, Phialanthus guantanamensis, Phialanthus hispaniolae, Phialanthus inflatus, Phialanthus jamaicensis, Phialanthus linearis, Phialanthus macrocalyx, Phialanthus macrostemon, Phialanthus marianus, Phialanthus myrtilloides, Phialanthus oblongatus, Phialanthus parvifolius, Phialanthus peduncularis, Phialanthus resinifluus, Phialanthus revolutus, Phialanthus rigidus, Phialanthus stillans, Phialanthus alainii, Phialanthus bissei,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459009: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.