Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
163142

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Maxwell

Source:
ipni

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 34(1): 12 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162471



Common Names

  • Pternandra angustifolia
  • Narrow-Leaf Pternandra
  • Narrow-Leaf Bush


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Description

Pternandra angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-leaved Pternandra', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub with a rounded crown and elliptic leaves that are dark green on top and white below. The flowers are white and the fruits are purple.

Uses & Benefits

Pternandra angustifolia is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pternandra angustifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pternandra angustifolia 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 Pternandra angustifolia

Pternandra angustifolia can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Pternandra angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pternandra angustifolia?

Pternandra angustifolia

What is the common name of Pternandra angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Pternandra

What is the natural habitat of Pternandra angustifolia?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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,

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