Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
panamensis
ID:
444286

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) H.Kenn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 60: 426 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443618



Common Names

  • Hylaeanthe panamensis
  • Panamanian Hylaeanthe
  • Hylaeanthe


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Synonyms

  • Myrosma panamensis Standl. [unknown]

Description

Hylaeanthe panamensis (also called Panamensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hylaeanthe panamensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hylaeanthe panamensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hylaeanthe panamensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to propagate in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hylaeanthe panamensis

Hylaeanthe panamensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.

Hylaeanthe panamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hylaeanthe panamensis?

Hylaeanthe panamensis

What is the common name of Hylaeanthe panamensis?

Panamanian Hylaeanthe

What is the family of Hylaeanthe panamensis?

Asteraceae

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-249433: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Helen Kennedy (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Kenn.' in the authors string.