Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
475311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 128 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474643



Common Names

  • Pterandra flavescens
  • Yellow Pterandra
  • Yellow Fern


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Description

Pterandra flavescens (also called Pterandra flavescens, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow, star-shaped flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterandra flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterandra flavescens 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 flavescens 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 flavescens

Pterandra flavescens is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

Pterandra flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterandra flavescens?

Pterandra flavescens

What is the common name of Pterandra flavescens?

Flavescens Pterandra

What type of plant is Pterandra flavescens?

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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