Phyla nodiflora
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Verbenaceae |
| Genus: | Phyla |
| Species: | P. nodiflora |
| Binomial name | |
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Phyla nodiflora, commonly known as lippia,[3] kurapia,[4] turkey tangle frogfruit,[5][6] capeweed,[5][6] and frogfruit,[7] is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It can be found in the tropics around the globe.[2] It is often grown as an ornamental plant for ground cover, and is often present in yards or disturbed areas.[6]
Description
[edit]The inflorescence consists of a purple centre encircled by small white-to-pink flowers. The flower takes on a match-like look, which is why the plant is sometimes called matchweed.
It is similar to the related species Phyla lanceolata, but differs in having much shorter leaves that are often blunt and much more rounded.[citation needed] Both species are common as weeds and in the ornamental environment.[citation needed]
Habitat and Distribution
[edit]P. nodiflora has been found throughout North America, Asia, and Africa.[8]
It is most commonly found in moist habitats with poorly to well-drained soils.[9]
Ecology
[edit]P. nodiflora acts as a common nectar source and is the host plant for various butterflies, including the white peacock.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Lansdown, R.V. (2019). "Phyla nodiflora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T164053A67789742. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T164053A67789742.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- 1 2 "Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ↑ "California Native Plant Society". calscape.org. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ↑ "PlantMaster". plantmaster.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- 1 2 "Phyla nodiflora / Species Page / Plant Atlas". florida.plantatlas.usf.edu. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- 1 2 3 4 flawildflowers (2024-03-21). "Frogfruit". Florida Wildflower Foundation. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ↑ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ↑ Chaudhary, Bashir Ahmad; Jabeen, Mehreen; Jillani, Umair; Uzair, Muhammad (2016-01-27). "Phyla Nodiflora (Verbenaceae): A Review". Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2 (1): 49. doi:10.22200/pjpr.2016149-54. ISSN 2410-6275.
- ↑ "IRC - Natives for Your Neighborhood". www.regionalconservation.org. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
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