Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
cuneifolium
ID:
1260959

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wolff) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 718 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260297



Common Names

  • Pternopetalum cuneifolium
  • Wedge-leaved Pternopetalum
  • Wedge-leaved Pternopetalum Tree


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Description

Pternopetalum cuneifolium (also called Wedgeleaf Pternopetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen with delicate, lacy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pternopetalum cuneifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pternopetalum cuneifolium is small, white, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pternopetalum cuneifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Pternopetalum cuneifolium

Pternopetalum cuneifolium can be found in Colombia, primarily in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.

Pternopetalum cuneifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pternopetalum cuneifolium?

Pternopetalum cuneifolium

What is the common name of Pternopetalum cuneifolium?

Cuneifolium

What type of plant is Pternopetalum cuneifolium?

Tree

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847592-1: Based on the initial data import