Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excurrens
ID:
1322256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Pl. Taxon.19: 56 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334710



Common Names

  • Phanera Excurrens
  • Excurrens Orchid
  • Phanera Orchid


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Description

Phanera excurrens (also called 'Excurrent Phanera', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in dry habitats such as open grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera excurrens is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phanera excurrens has yellow flowers with five petals and a central crown of stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera excurrens is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cool, shady position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cool, humid environment. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Phanera excurrens

Phanera excurrens is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Phanera excurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera excurrens?

Phanera excurrens

What is the common name of Phanera excurrens?

Excurrens Phanera

What is the family of Phanera excurrens?

Fabaceae

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Mithilesh Kumar Pathak (1968-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.K.Pathak' in the authors string.
Subir Bandyopadhyay (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bandyop.' in the authors string.
Partha Pratim Ghoshal (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghoshal' in the authors string.