Biophytum umbraculum explained

Biophytum umbraculum (the South Pacific palm) is a plant species in the family Oxalidaceae. It is reported from India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Burma (Myanmar), New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, tropical Africa, and Madagascar. The species is an annual herb up to 15 cm tall, bearing sessile umbels.[1]

Biophytum umbraculum Welw., Apont. 55: 590. 1859.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=250084007 Flora of China vol 11 p 2.
  2. F.M.J. Welwitsch, Apontamentos Phytogeographicos 55: 590. 1859.