Polypsecadium brasiliense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
1280070
Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.E.Schulz) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 44: 354 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279408
Common Names
- Brazilian Polypodium
- Polypodium brasiliense
- Polypodium brasiliense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polypsecadium brasiliense (also called 'Brazilian Polypsecadium', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 3 feet and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Polypsecadium brasiliense is used as a source of food, for medicinal purposes, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polypsecadium brasiliense is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of the plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Polypsecadium brasiliense are small, dark green, and have a single, long stem.
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Polypsecadium brasiliense can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. It should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially shaded position. It is tolerant of light frosts and can be grown in a wide range of climates.
Where to Find Polypsecadium brasiliense
Polypsecadium brasiliense is found in Brazil.
Species in the Polypsecadium genus
Polypsecadium litorale, Polypsecadium grandiflorum, Polypsecadium harmsianum, Polypsecadium adscendens, Polypsecadium arnottianum, Polypsecadium brasiliense, Polypsecadium effusum, Polypsecadium gilliesii, Polypsecadium llatasii, Polypsecadium magellanicum, Polypsecadium rusbyi, Polypsecadium solidagineum, Polypsecadium tucumanense, Polypsecadium zoellneri, Polypsecadium apolobamba,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50303910: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.