Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
475321

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 28: 407 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474653



Common Names

  • Pterandra sericea
  • Silky Pterandra
  • Silky Fern


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Description

Pterandra sericea (also called Pterandra sericea, 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 sericea is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterandra sericea 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 sericea 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 sericea

Pterandra sericea is found in Brazil.

Pterandra sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterandra sericea?

Pterandra sericea

What is the common name of Pterandra sericea?

Sericea Pterandra

What type of plant is Pterandra sericea?

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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