Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
warmingii
ID:
1318562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Almeda & R.B.Pacifico

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43(2): 553, figs. 1-2. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331016



Common Names

  • Poteranthera warmingii
  • Warmingii Poteranthera
  • Poteranthera Warmingii


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Description

Poteranthera warmingii (also called Warming's Poteranthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Poteranthera warmingii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments, as a source of fuel and timber, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poteranthera warmingii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poteranthera warmingii is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to South America. It is easily propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Poteranthera warmingii

Poteranthera warmingii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Poteranthera warmingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poteranthera warmingii?

Poteranthera warmingii

What is the common name of Poteranthera warmingii?

No common name

Where is Poteranthera warmingii found?

It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama

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

Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Ricardo B. Pacifico: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Pacifico' in the authors string.