Philoxerus wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
1047049
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 3(1): 40. 1880 [7 Feb 1880]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046387
Common Names
- Philoxerus wrightii
- Philoxerus
- Wrightii Philoxerus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Philoxerus wrightii (also called Wright's Philoxerus, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Philoxerus wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philoxerus wrightii has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons.
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Philoxerus wrightii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant healthy.
Where to Find Philoxerus wrightii
Philoxerus wrightii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Philoxerus genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1101831: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.