Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Bradford
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Biodivers. & Conservation 13: 2263 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396808
Common Names
- Pancheria ouaiemensis
- Ouaiem's Pancheria
- Ouaiem's Sandmat
Description
Pancheria ouaiemensis (also called 'Ouaiem's Pancheria', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centres and three-lobed, ovate leaves. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pancheria ouaiemensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diabetes, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pancheria ouaiemensis has yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and ovate in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pancheria ouaiemensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Pancheria ouaiemensis
Pancheria ouaiemensis is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Pancheria ouaiemensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pancheria ouaiemensis?
Pancheria ouaiemensis
What is the common name of Pancheria ouaiemensis?
Ouaiemensis Pancheria
What is the natural habitat of Pancheria ouaiemensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Pancheria genus
Pancheria ternata,
Pancheria rubrivenia,
Pancheria robusta,
Pancheria reticulata,
Pancheria beauverdiana,
Pancheria alaternoides,
Pancheria communis,
Pancheria confusa,
Pancheria ouaiemensis,
Pancheria minima,
Pancheria calophylla,
Pancheria hirsuta,
Pancheria heterophylla,
Pancheria ferruginea,
Pancheria engleriana,
Pancheria elegans,
Pancheria ajiearoana,
Pancheria dognyensis,
Pancheria humboldtiana,
Pancheria mcphersonii,
Pancheria multijuga,
Pancheria lanceolata,
Pancheria billardieri,
Pancheria brunhesii,
Pancheria phylliraeoides,
Pancheria phillyreoides,
Pancheria xaraguensis,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,