Pterandra viridiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
477727
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 24: 21 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000477059
Common Names
- Viridiflora Pterandra
- Viridiflora Pterandra
- Viridiflora Pterandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterandra viridiflora (also called Green-Flowered Pterandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a dense, upright habit and small, green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pterandra viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterandra viridiflora is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterandra viridiflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Pterandra viridiflora
Pterandra viridiflora is native to the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Pterandra viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterandra viridiflora?
Pterandra viridiflora
What is the common name of Pterandra viridiflora?
Green-flowered Pterandra
What type of plant is Pterandra viridiflora?
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-2554459: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.