Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
1141959

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. 58. 1775 [29 Nov 1775]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141297

Common Names

  • Phyllachne Uliginosa
  • Marsh Willowherb
  • Bog Willowherb

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Description

Phyllachne uliginosa (also called Phyllachne uliginosa, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a spreading crown. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Guinea. It grows in open forests, woodlands, and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllachne uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllachne uliginosa has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Where to Find Phyllachne uliginosa

Phyllachne uliginosa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Species in the Stylidiaceae family

Donatia fascicularis, Donatia novae-zelandiae, Forstera bellidifolia, Forstera bidwillii, Forstera mackayi, Forstera sedifolia, Forstera tenella, Forstera cristis, Forstera purpurata, Levenhookia leptantha, Levenhookia stipitata, Levenhookia sonderi, Levenhookia pusilla, Levenhookia pulcherrima, Levenhookia octomaculata, Levenhookia dubia, Levenhookia chippendalei, Levenhookia pauciflora, Levenhookia preissii, Oreostylidium subulatum, Phyllachne clavigera, Phyllachne colensoi, Phyllachne rubra, Phyllachne uliginosa, Stylidium adpressum, Stylidium aeonioides, Stylidium affine, Stylidium longissimum, Stylidium longitubum, Stylidium lowrieanum, Stylidium luteum, Stylidium macranthum, Stylidium maitlandianum, Stylidium maritimum, Stylidium megacarpum, Stylidium lobuliflorum, Stylidium marradongense, Stylidium simulans, Stylidium longicornu, Stylidium soboliferum, Stylidium spathulatum, Stylidium limbatum, Stylidium lineare, Stylidium lineatum, Stylidium crossocephalum, Stylidium clarksonii, Stylidium claytonioides, Stylidium confertum, Stylidium confluens, Stylidium cordifolium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-30700113: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.