Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nodiflora
ID:
271013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4: 46 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270345

Common Names

  • Phyla nodiflora
  • Nodiflorous Fogfruit
  • Nodiflorous Lippia

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Synonyms

  • Lippia nodiflora Cham. [unknown]
  • Zappania crassifolia (Raf.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Zappania nodiflora Pers. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Bertolonia crassifolia Raf. [unknown]

Description

Phyla nodiflora (also called 'Frog Fruit', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant species with a single, short, erect stem. It is native to the Americas, and grows in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Phyla nodiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyla nodiflora var. reptans (Kunth) Moldenke
Phyla nodiflora var. minor (Gillies & Hook.) N.O'Leary & Múlgura
Phyla nodiflora var. nodiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyla nodiflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyla nodiflora is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Phyla nodiflora

Phyla nodiflora is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Phyla nodiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyla nodiflora?

Phyla nodiflora

What is the natural habitat of Phyla nodiflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

What is the flower color of Phyla nodiflora?

White or pink

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:194567-2: 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].