Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
carnosula
ID:
818281

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Prel. Rep. U.S. Geol. Surv. Montana : 488 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817615



Common Names

  • Porterella carnosula
  • Carnosula Porterella
  • Carnosula Foxglove


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Description

Porterella carnosula (also called Carnose Porterella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Porterella carnosula is used to make furniture, as firewood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porterella carnosula has small, star-shaped flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small and green, with a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porterella carnosula is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a medium to bright light with temperatures ranging from 18-25°C (64-77°F). The soil should be kept moist but not soggy and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Porterella carnosula

Porterella carnosula is native to Australia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.

Porterella carnosula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porterella carnosula?

Porterella carnosula

What type of plant is Porterella carnosula?

Porterella carnosula is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Porterella carnosula native to?

Porterella carnosula is native to South America.

Species in the Porterella genus

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-355429: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.