Status:
valid
Authors:
(Torr.) Greene
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4: 47 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270334
Common Names
- Phyla cuneifolia
- Cuneifolia Phyla
- Cuneifolia Frogfruit
Description
Phyla cuneifolia (also called Wedge-leaved Phyla, 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
Phyla cuneifolia 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
Phyla cuneifolia has small white flowers with yellow and purple spots. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyla cuneifolia 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 Phyla cuneifolia
Phyla cuneifolia is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.
Phyla cuneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyla cuneifolia?
Phyla cuneifolia
What is the natural habitat of Phyla cuneifolia?
It is found in moist woods, meadows, and thickets in the eastern United States.
What is the flower color of Phyla cuneifolia?
The flowers are white or pinkish white.
Species in the Phyla genus
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:194560-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].