Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 59: 514 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274663
Common Names
- Psittacanthus Verticillatus
- Psittacanthus
- Verticillatus
Uses & Benefits
Psittacanthus verticillatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psittacanthus verticillatus is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psittacanthus verticillatus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.
Where to Find Psittacanthus verticillatus
Psittacanthus verticillatus is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Psittacanthus verticillatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psittacanthus verticillatus?
Psittacanthus verticillatus
What is the common name of Psittacanthus verticillatus?
Verticillatus Psittacanthus
What is the natural habitat of Psittacanthus verticillatus?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Psittacanthus genus
Psittacanthus schiedeanus,
Psittacanthus robustus,
Psittacanthus mirandensis,
Psittacanthus mayanus,
Psittacanthus martinicensis,
Psittacanthus rhynchanthus,
Psittacanthus pustulosus,
Psittacanthus pluricotyledonarius,
Psittacanthus pinicola,
Psittacanthus montis-neblinae,
Psittacanthus nudus,
Psittacanthus nodosissimus,
Psittacanthus peronopetalus,
Psittacanthus duckei,
Psittacanthus dilatatus,
Psittacanthus gracilipes,
Psittacanthus irwinii,
Psittacanthus gigas,
Psittacanthus excrenulatus,
Psittacanthus julianus,
Psittacanthus lasserianus,
Psittacanthus lasianthus,
Psittacanthus calyculatus,
Psittacanthus brachynema,
Psittacanthus eucalyptifolius,
Psittacanthus chiriquianus,
Psittacanthus angustifolius,
Psittacanthus biternatus,
Psittacanthus cucullaris,
Psittacanthus costanensis,
Psittacanthus clusiifolius,
Psittacanthus circulatus,
Psittacanthus cinctus,
Psittacanthus acinarius,
Psittacanthus acevedoi,
Psittacanthus acuminatus,
Psittacanthus acutus,
Psittacanthus antioquiensis,
Psittacanthus bergii,
Psittacanthus bolbocephalus,
Psittacanthus bolivarensis,
Psittacanthus brachypodus,
Psittacanthus cajamarcanus,
Psittacanthus carinatus,
Psittacanthus carnosus,
Psittacanthus complanatus,
Psittacanthus crassicostatus,
Psittacanthus crassinervis,
Psittacanthus crassipes,
Psittacanthus cyclophyllus,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,