Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camanensis
ID:
1078504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ferreyra & Chanco

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Peruana Bot. 8: 97 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077842



Common Names

  • Palaua camanensis
  • Palaua
  • Camanensis Palaua


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Description

Palaua camanensis (also called Palaua, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Palau Islands. It has white flowers and its leaves are oblong and serrated. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Palaua camanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palaua camanensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have three lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palaua camanensis is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Palaua camanensis

Palaua camanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19602664: Based on the initial data import
Ramón Alejandro Ferreyra (1910-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreyra' in the authors string.
Magda Chanco (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chanco' in the authors string.