Poteranthera windischii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
windischii
ID:
163115
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kriebel
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64(1): 10 (figs. 3-4) (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162444
Common Names
- Poteranthera windischii
- Windisch's poteranthera
- Miconia windischii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poteranthera windischii (also called Windischii poteranthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in the understory of the forest, in areas with high humidity and plenty of sunlight.
Uses & Benefits
Poteranthera windischii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poteranthera windischii is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poteranthera windischii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Poteranthera windischii
Poteranthera windischii is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and can be found in humid montane forests.
Poteranthera windischii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poteranthera windischii?
Poteranthera windischii
What is the family of Poteranthera windischii?
Melastomataceae
What is the natural habitat of Poteranthera windischii?
Tropical moist forests
Species in the Poteranthera genus
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
Ricardo Kriebel (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kriebel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119078-1: Based on the initial data import