Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
shuariorum
ID:
1276722

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Ulloa & D.A.Neill

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16(2): 282 (281-282; figs. 1- (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276060



Common Names

  • Shuariorum Phainantha
  • Shuariorum's Phainantha
  • Phainantha Shuariorum


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Description

Phainantha shuariorum (also called False Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in wet forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Phainantha shuariorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phainantha shuariorum has small, yellow flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phainantha shuariorum is a shrub species that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Phainantha shuariorum

Phainantha shuariorum is native to the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador. It can be found in wet tropical forests.

Phainantha shuariorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phainantha shuariorum?

Phainantha shuariorum

What is the common name of Phainantha shuariorum?

Shuar Phainantha

Where is Phainantha shuariorum native to?

Central America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50285499: Based on the initial data import
María del Carmen Ulloa Ulloa (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ulloa' in the authors string.
David Neill (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Neill' in the authors string.