Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
evansii
ID:
1232542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 11: 170 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231880



Common Names

  • Pterandra evansii
  • Evans' Pterandra
  • Evans' Fern


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Description

Pterandra evansii (also called Pterandra evansii, among many other common names) is a species of Pterandra, native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, shaded habitats such as woodlands and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterandra evansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterandra evansii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterandra evansii is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood. These should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Pterandra evansii

Pterandra evansii is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Pterandra evansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterandra evansii?

Pterandra evansii

What is the common name of Pterandra evansii?

Evans' Pterandra

What is the natural habitat of Pterandra evansii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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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