Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 42: 90 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272435
Common Names
- Phyllocrater gibbsiae
- Gibbs' Phyllocrater
- Gibbs' Leaf Flower
Description
Phyllocrater gibbsiae (also called 'Bluebell Creeper', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia, growing up to 2 m in height. It has small, yellow bell-shaped flowers and is found in open woodlands, heaths and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllocrater gibbsiae is a popular ornamental plant used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllocrater gibbsiae is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling has a long, thin stem with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllocrater gibbsiae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Phyllocrater gibbsiae
Phyllocrater gibbsiae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Phyllocrater gibbsiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllocrater gibbsiae?
Phyllocrater gibbsiae
What is the family of Phyllocrater gibbsiae?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the native range of Phyllocrater gibbsiae?
West Africa
Species in the Phyllocrater genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
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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,