Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
undulata
ID:
1236470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 2): 262 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235808



Common Names

  • Pyrenacantha undulata
  • Wavy Pyrenacantha
  • Pyrenacantha undulata


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Description

Pyrenacantha undulata (also called Undulate Pyrenacantha, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has large, wavy leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist soils and is found in wet, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrenacantha undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pyrenacantha undulata are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrenacantha undulata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 15°F (-9°C). It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Pyrenacantha undulata

Pyrenacantha undulata is found in tropical Africa.

Pyrenacantha undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pyrenacantha undulata?

Pyrenacantha undulata

What is the common name of Pyrenacantha undulata?

Undulate Pyrenacantha

What is the family of Pyrenacantha undulata?

Icacinaceae

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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