Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
repanda
ID:
467481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 2: 492 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466813



Common Names

  • Pyrenacantha repanda
  • Spreading Pyrenacantha
  • Spreading Pyrenacantha Plant


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Synonyms

  • Tragia luzoniensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Freeria repanda Merr. [unknown]

Description

Pyrenacantha repanda (also called Creeping Pyrenacantha, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along the edges of streams. It has small, oval leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenacantha repanda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pyrenacantha repanda has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenacantha repanda can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pyrenacantha repanda

Pyrenacantha repanda is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in tropical rainforests and moist areas.

Pyrenacantha repanda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenacantha repanda?

Pyrenacantha repanda

What is the common name of Pyrenacantha repanda?

Repand Pyrenacantha

What is the natural habitat of Pyrenacantha repanda?

Tropical regions of South America

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,

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