Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hatschbachii
ID:
475312

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 388 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474644



Common Names

  • Pterandra hatschbachii
  • Hatschbach's Pterandra
  • Hatschbach's Fern


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Pterandra hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat stomach ailments, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterandra hatschbachii has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterandra hatschbachii 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 hatschbachii

Pterandra hatschbachii is found in Brazil.

Pterandra hatschbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterandra hatschbachii?

Pterandra hatschbachii

What is the common name of Pterandra hatschbachii?

Hatschbachii Pterandra

What type of plant is Pterandra hatschbachii?

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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