Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 488 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032493
Common Names
- Mitiqui
- Mitiqui Tree
- Mitiqui Cedar
Synonyms
- Ogiera triplinervia Bertero ex DC. [unknown]
- Podanthus mitiqui mitiqui [unknown]
- Euxenia mitiqui mitiqui [unknown]
- Euxenia mitiqui DC. [unknown]
Description
Podanthus mitiqui (also called Mitique's Podanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Podanthus mitiqui is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues. In addition, it is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it a useful plant for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podanthus mitiqui has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podanthus mitiqui is a perennial plant native to Peru and Ecuador. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Podanthus mitiqui
Podanthus mitiqui is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Podanthus mitiqui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podanthus mitiqui?
Podanthus mitiqui
What type of plant is Podanthus mitiqui?
It is an evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Podanthus mitiqui?
It is found in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Podanthus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,