Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 132-133: 367 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251102
Common Names
- Phainantha
- Steyermark's Phainantha
- Steyermarkii Phainantha
Description
Phainantha steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Phainantha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia, and is found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phainantha steyermarkii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and aquariums. It is known for its unique foliage and is easy to care for.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Phainantha steyermarkii are yellow and have a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phainantha steyermarkii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Phainantha steyermarkii
Phainantha steyermarkii can be found in the Amazon region of Brazil.
Phainantha steyermarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phainantha steyermarkii?
Phainantha steyermarkii
What is the common name of Phainantha steyermarkii?
Steyermark's phainantha
What is the natural habitat of Phainantha steyermarkii?
Phainantha steyermarkii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Phainantha genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
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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,