Xerophyta brevifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
1270965
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Perrier) Phillipson & Lowry
Source:
tro
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 172: 81 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270303
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xerophyta brevifolia (also called Xerophyta, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in humid, temperate forests and is often found in the understory of larger trees.
Uses & Benefits
Xerophyta brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin problems and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Xerophyta brevifolia are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a reddish stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xerophyta brevifolia is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of around 5 cm in length and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. It should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered sparingly.
Where to Find Xerophyta brevifolia
Xerophyta brevifolia can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Xerophyta brevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xerophyta brevifolia?
Xerophyta brevifolia
What type of plant is Xerophyta brevifolia?
A shrub
Where is Xerophyta brevifolia found?
It is found in China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Xerophyta genus
Xerophyta monroi, Xerophyta goetzei, Xerophyta hereroensis, Xerophyta kirkii, Xerophyta simulans, Xerophyta rosea, Xerophyta nutans, Xerophyta schlechteri, Xerophyta wentzeliana, Xerophyta eylesii, Xerophyta villosa, Xerophyta trichophylla, Xerophyta suaveolens, Xerophyta splendens, Xerophyta acuminata, Xerophyta demeesmaekeriana, Xerophyta concolor, Xerophyta argentea, Xerophyta arabica, Xerophyta eglandulosa, Xerophyta longicaulis, Xerophyta rippsteinii, Xerophyta scabrida, Xerophyta retinervis, Xerophyta pinifolia, Xerophyta schnizleinia, Xerophyta humilis, Xerophyta equisetoides, Xerophyta pectinata, Xerophyta seinei, Xerophyta viscosa, Xerophyta velutina, Xerophyta stenophylla, Xerophyta squarrosa, Xerophyta spekei, Xerophyta sessiliflora, Xerophyta elegans, Xerophyta capillaris, Xerophyta dasylirioides, Xerophyta connata, Xerophyta pinifolia, Xerophyta villosa, Xerophyta andringitrensis, Xerophyta brevifolia, Xerophyta tulearensis, Xerophyta cauliflora, Xerophyta junodii, Xerophyta rehmannii, Xerophyta zimbabwensis, Xerophyta adendorffii,
Species in the Velloziaceae family
Acanthochlamys bracteata, Barbacenia andersonii, Barbacenia aurea, Barbacenia bahiana, Barbacenia beauverdii, Barbacenia blackii, Barbacenia blanchetii, Barbacenia brachycalyx, Barbacenia brasiliensis, Barbacenia brevifolia, Barbacenia burle-marxii, Barbacenia caricina, Barbacenia celiae, Barbacenia chlorantha, Barbacenia coccinea, Barbacenia conicostigma, Barbacenia contasana, Barbacenia coronata, Barbacenia culta, Barbacenia curviflora, Barbacenia cuspidata, Barbacenia cyananthera, Barbacenia cylindrica, Barbacenia damaziana, Barbacenia delicatula, Barbacenia ensifolia, Barbacenia exscapa, Barbacenia filamentifera, Barbacenia flava, Barbacenia flavida, Barbacenia foliosa, Barbacenia fragrans, Barbacenia fulva, Barbacenia gardneri, Barbacenia gaveensis, Barbacenia gentianoides, Barbacenia glabra, Barbacenia glauca, Barbacenia glaziovii, Barbacenia globata, Barbacenia glutinosa, Barbacenia goethartii, Barbacenia gounelleana, Barbacenia graciliflora, Barbacenia graminifolia, Barbacenia grisea, Barbacenia hatschbachii, Barbacenia hilairei, Barbacenia hirtiflora, Barbacenia ignea,
References
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176794-1: Based on the initial data import