Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
klaineana
ID:
465679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex Exell & Mendonça

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Angol. 1: 345 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465011



Common Names

  • Pyrenacantha klaineana
  • Klaine's Pyrenacantha
  • Klaine's Firethorn


Searching for Pyrenacantha klaineana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pyrenacantha klaineana (also called Klaine's Firethorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Icacinaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to 5 m tall. Its leaves are elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, 5–10 cm long and 2–4 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenacantha klaineana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pyrenacantha klaineana var. congolana Boutique

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pyrenacantha klaineana flower is yellow and has 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

Searching for Pyrenacantha klaineana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenacantha klaineana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Pyrenacantha klaineana

Pyrenacantha klaineana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pyrenacantha klaineana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenacantha klaineana?

Pyrenacantha klaineana

What is the common name of Pyrenacantha klaineana?

Klaine's Firethorn

Where is Pyrenacantha klaineana native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Pyrenacantha genus

Pyrenacantha ambrensis, Pyrenacantha capitata, Pyrenacantha longirostrata, Pyrenacantha lebrunii, Pyrenacantha klaineana, Pyrenacantha grandifolia, Pyrenacantha glabrescens, Pyrenacantha gabonica, Pyrenacantha cordicula, Pyrenacantha sylvestris, Pyrenacantha staudtii, Pyrenacantha repanda, Pyrenacantha puberula, Pyrenacantha grandiflora, Pyrenacantha kirkii, Pyrenacantha vogeliana, Pyrenacantha acuminata, Pyrenacantha andapensis, Pyrenacantha rakotozafyi, Pyrenacantha chlorantha, Pyrenacantha humblotii, Pyrenacantha laetevirens, Pyrenacantha kaurabassana, Pyrenacantha scandens, Pyrenacantha volubilis, Pyrenacantha malvifolia, Pyrenacantha undulata, Pyrenacantha perrieri, Pyrenacantha tropophila, Pyrenacantha anhydathoda, Pyrenacantha gossweileri, Pyrenacantha macrocarpa, Pyrenacantha rostrata, Pyrenacantha soyauxii, Pyrenacantha thomsoniana, Pyrenacantha manchesteriana,

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2529564: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.