Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
patagonica
ID:
1235049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. Univ. Nac. La Plata 3: 518 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234387



Common Names

  • Pleurophora patagonica
  • Patagonica Pleurophora
  • Patagonian Pleurophora


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Description

Pleurophora patagonica (also called Patagonian Pleurophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurophora patagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurophora patagonica is a star-shaped yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and hard. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurophora patagonica is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pleurophora patagonica

Pleurophora patagonica is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Chubut, Neuquén, and Río Negro.

Pleurophora patagonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurophora patagonica?

Pleurophora patagonica

What is the natural habitat of Pleurophora patagonica?

It is native to the temperate rainforests of southern Chile and Argentina.

What is the flowering period of Pleurophora patagonica?

It blooms from October to December.

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

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