Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
271007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 498 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270339

Common Names

  • Phyla intermedia
  • Intermediate Fogfruit
  • Intermediate Lippia

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Description

Phyla intermedia (also called Intermediate Phyla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the eastern United States. It is an annual herb with a single, erect stem and a single, terminal leaf. The flowers are white or pinkish and have a short, curved spur. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Phyla intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyla intermedia has small white flowers with yellow and purple spots. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyla intermedia can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Phyla intermedia

Phyla intermedia is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Phyla intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyla intermedia?

Phyla intermedia

What is the natural habitat of Phyla intermedia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

What is the flower color of Phyla intermedia?

White or pink

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288168-2: 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].