Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elmeri
ID:
206387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) de Wit

Source:
ildis

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia3: 520 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205716



Common Names

  • Phanera
  • Elmeri
  • Phanera Elmeri


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Synonyms

  • Bauhinia elmeri Merr. [valid]

Description

Phanera elmeri (also called Elmer's Phanera, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous tree native to the Philippines. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with leaves that are usually 3-lobed. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera elmeri is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera elmeri has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera elmeri is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and regular watering.

Where to Find Phanera elmeri

Phanera elmeri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Phanera elmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera elmeri?

Phanera elmeri

What is the common name of Phanera elmeri?

Elmer's Phanera

Where does Phanera elmeri grow?

Phanera elmeri is native to the Philippines

Species in the Phanera genus

Phanera vahlii, Phanera coccinea, Phanera pyrrhoclada, Phanera bassacensis, Phanera bracteata, Phanera ferruginea, Phanera glabrifolia, Phanera integrifolia, Phanera involucellata, Phanera nervosa, Phanera similis, Phanera macrostachya, Phanera sulphurea, Phanera khasiana, Phanera lyrata, Phanera meeboldii, Phanera ornata, Phanera pottingeri, Phanera semibifida, Phanera stipularis, Phanera audax, Phanera bidentata, Phanera crudiantha, Phanera cuprea, Phanera decumbens, Phanera elmeri, Phanera argentea, Phanera excelsa, Phanera finlaysoniana, Phanera fulva, Phanera glabristipes, Phanera gracillima, Phanera hendersonii, Phanera kockiana, Phanera lambiana, Phanera lingua, Phanera lucida, Phanera menispermacea, Phanera merrilliana, Phanera pachyphylla, Phanera pauciflora, Phanera posthumi, Phanera praesignis, Phanera pyrrhaneura, Phanera sylvani, Phanera williamsii, Phanera wrayi, Phanera ridleyi, Phanera yunnanensis, Phanera aherniana,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:513525-1: Based on the initial data import