Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
335162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 73: 23 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334494

Common Names

  • Woodburnia penduliflora
  • Woodburnia
  • Woodburnia Palm

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Description

Woodburnia penduliflora (also called Woodburnia, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It has a small, round, green body with a single root and a single flower, and is often overlooked due to its small size.

Uses & Benefits

Woodburnia penduliflora is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and bark. It is also used in traditional medicine, as its leaves and bark have medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodburnia penduliflora has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodburnia penduliflora is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in well-drained soil in a sunny location with a temperature range of 10-25°C and a pH of 6.5-7.5. It should be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer every two months.

Where to Find Woodburnia penduliflora

Woodburnia penduliflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Woodburnia penduliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Woodburnia penduliflora?

Woodburnia penduliflora

What is the growth habit of Woodburnia penduliflora?

It is a small, deciduous shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the native range of Woodburnia penduliflora?

It is native to South Africa.

Species in the Woodburnia genus

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214866: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.