Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
475308

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 16 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474640



Common Names

  • Pterandra colombiana
  • Colombian Pterandra
  • Colombian Fern


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Description

Pterandra colombiana (also called Pterandra colombiana, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterandra colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterandra colombiana is a small, yellow flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, spherical seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterandra colombiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided into sections of at least 5 cm in length and planted in a well-draining potting mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pterandra colombiana

Pterandra colombiana is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pterandra colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterandra colombiana?

Pterandra colombiana

What is the common name of Pterandra colombiana?

Colombian Pterandra

What type of plant is Pterandra colombiana?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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