Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Ill. Dict. Gard. 3: 109 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270329
Common Names
- Phuopsis stylosa
- Stylosa Phuopsis
- Stylosa False Rosemary
Synonyms
- Asperula ciliaris DC. [valid]
- Asperula stylosa Boiss. [valid]
- Laxmannia fasciculata Trin. [valid]
- Nemostylis ciliaris Steven [valid]
- Crucianella stylosa Trin. [valid]
- Galium stylosum E.H.L.Krause [valid]
Description
Phuopsis stylosa (also called Slender Phuopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the eastern United States. It is an annual herb with a single, erect stem and a single, terminal leaf. The flowers are white or pinkish and have a short, curved spur. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Phuopsis stylosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phuopsis stylosa is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phuopsis stylosa can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Phuopsis stylosa
Phuopsis stylosa is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.
Phuopsis stylosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phuopsis stylosa?
Phuopsis stylosa
What is the natural habitat of Phuopsis stylosa?
It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas in the western United States.
What is the flower color of Phuopsis stylosa?
The flowers are yellow.
Species in the Phuopsis 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,