Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foecundum
ID:
476117

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Barker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 15: 71 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475449

Common Names

  • Peplidium Foecundum
  • Fertile Peplidium
  • Fertile Peplidium Plant

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Description

Peplidium foecundum (also called Foecundum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a perennial herb with a stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It has opposite leaves and white flowers with yellow-orange centers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peplidium foecundum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peplidium foecundum is a small, white or pinkish-purple bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peplidium foecundum is a perennial herb that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a cold frame or in the garden.

Where to Find Peplidium foecundum

Peplidium foecundum is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.

Peplidium foecundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peplidium foecundum?

Peplidium foecundum

What is the natural habitat of Peplidium foecundum?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States.

What is the flowering period of Peplidium foecundum?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Phrymaceae family

Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,

References

William Robert Barker (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961486-1: 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].