Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pardina
ID:
941825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 76: 14 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941163



Common Names

  • Pardina Algernonia
  • Pardina Daisy
  • Pardina Flower


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Description

Algernonia pardina (also called 'Pardina Algernonia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, thin stems with thin, leathery leaves and small, fragrant white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests and prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

Algernonia pardina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Algernonia pardina has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Algernonia pardina is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers to be grown in a medium that is well-draining and high in organic matter. Water regularly, allowing the medium to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Algernonia pardina

Algernonia pardina is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5963: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.