Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
penneysii
ID:
1322600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michelang. & C.Ulloa

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 77: 44 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335054



Common Names

  • Graffenrieda penneysii
  • Penneys' Graffenrieda
  • Penneys' Plant


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Description

Graffenrieda penneysii (also called Penneys' Graffenrieda, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with white flowers, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Graffenrieda penneysii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Graffenrieda penneysii is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graffenrieda penneysii is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept slightly drier in the winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Graffenrieda penneysii

Graffenrieda penneysii is native to Costa Rica.

Graffenrieda penneysii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graffenrieda penneysii?

Graffenrieda penneysii

What are the common names of Graffenrieda penneysii?

Penneys' Graffenrieda

What is the natural habitat of Graffenrieda penneysii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Graffenrieda genus

Graffenrieda glandulosa, Graffenrieda comostegioides, Graffenrieda gracilis, Graffenrieda obliqua, Graffenrieda anomala, Graffenrieda caryophyllea, Graffenrieda emarginata, Graffenrieda fantastica, Graffenrieda foliosa, Graffenrieda intermedia, Graffenrieda laurina, Graffenrieda limbata, Graffenrieda miconioides, Graffenrieda moritziana, Graffenrieda patens, Graffenrieda rupestris, Graffenrieda sessilifolia, Graffenrieda weddellii, Graffenrieda cinna, Graffenrieda trichanthera, Graffenrieda bella, Graffenrieda galeottii, Graffenrieda micrantha, Graffenrieda grandifolia, Graffenrieda gentlei, Graffenrieda rotundifolia, Graffenrieda cucullata, Graffenrieda uribei, Graffenrieda calyptrelloides, Graffenrieda robusta, Graffenrieda tristis, Graffenrieda fruticosa, Graffenrieda rufa, Graffenrieda steyermarkii, Graffenrieda versicolor, Graffenrieda hitchcockii, Graffenrieda polymera, Graffenrieda latifolia, Graffenrieda phoenicea, Graffenrieda harlingii, Graffenrieda colombiana, Graffenrieda scandens, Graffenrieda santamartensis, Graffenrieda irwinii, Graffenrieda caudata, Graffenrieda moaensis, Graffenrieda tamana, Graffenrieda reticulata, Graffenrieda kralii, Graffenrieda jauana,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

María del Carmen Ulloa Ulloa (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ulloa' in the authors string.
Fabián A. Michelangeli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michelang.' in the authors string.