Palisota flagelliflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flagelliflora
ID:
489355
Status:
valid
Authors:
Faden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 246 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488687
Common Names
- Palisota Flagelliflora
- Creeping Palisota
- Striking Palisota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palisota flagelliflora (also called Flagelliflora Palisota, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and produces a single, large, violet-purple flower. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Palisota flagelliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palisota flagelliflora is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palisota flagelliflora is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Palisota flagelliflora
Palisota flagelliflora is native to West Africa and can be found in Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
Palisota flagelliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palisota flagelliflora?
Palisota flagelliflora
What is the common name of Palisota flagelliflora?
Flagelliform Palisota
What is the family of Palisota flagelliflora?
Commelinaceae
Species in the Palisota genus
Palisota alopecurus, Palisota ambigua, Palisota barteri, Palisota bogneri, Palisota brachythyrsa, Palisota bracteosa, Palisota flagelliflora, Palisota gracilior, Palisota hirsuta, Palisota lagopus, Palisota laurentii, Palisota laxiflora, Palisota mannii, Palisota myriantha, Palisota orientalis, Palisota pedicellata, Palisota preussiana, Palisota pynaertii, Palisota satabiei, Palisota schweinfurthii, Palisota thollonii, Palisota waibelii, Palisota barteri, Palisota preussiana,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-257301: Based on the initial data import
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.