Pterandra ultramontana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ultramontana
ID:
475325
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Riley
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Webbia 13: 557. 1958
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474657
Common Names
- Pterandra ultramontana
- Ultramontane Pterandra
- Ultramontane Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterandra ultramontana (also called Pterandra ultramontana, 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 ultramontana is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and digestive problems. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions and as a tonic. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves and fruits are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterandra ultramontana has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterandra ultramontana is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated easily from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot and cared for as a mature plant.
Where to Find Pterandra ultramontana
Pterandra ultramontana is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.
Pterandra ultramontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterandra ultramontana?
Pterandra ultramontana
What is the common name of Pterandra ultramontana?
Ultramontana Pterandra
What type of plant is Pterandra ultramontana?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Pterandra genus
Pterandra egleri, Pterandra flavescens, Pterandra hatschbachii, Pterandra sericea, Pterandra viridiflora, Pterandra pyroidea, Pterandra isthmica, Pterandra evansii, Pterandra andersonii, Pterandra arborea, Pterandra guianensis, Pterandra mcphersonii, Pterandra hirsuta, Pterandra colombiana, Pterandra ultramontana,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2548883: Based on the initial data import
John Riley (1796-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riley' in the authors string.