Pternandra cogniauxii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cogniauxii
ID:
162329
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Nayar
Source:
ipni
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 17(1-4): 52, nom. (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161658
Common Names
- Cogniaux's Pternandra
- Cogniaux's False-aralia
- Cogniaux's False-sarsaparilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pternandra cogniauxii (also called Cogniaux's Pternandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height and is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry forests, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pternandra cogniauxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pternandra cogniauxii is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Pternandra cogniauxii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Pternandra cogniauxii
Pternandra cogniauxii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Pternandra cogniauxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pternandra cogniauxii?
Pternandra cogniauxii
What is the common name of Pternandra cogniauxii?
Cogniaux's Pternandra
What is the natural habitat of Pternandra cogniauxii?
Tropical forests
Species in the Pternandra genus
Pternandra cogniauxii, Pternandra coriacea, Pternandra gracilis, Pternandra hirtella, Pternandra ledermannii, Pternandra moluccana, Pternandra multiflora, Pternandra rostrata, Pternandra tesellata, Pternandra teysmanniana, Pternandra tuberculata, Pternandra angustifolia, Pternandra crassicalyx, Pternandra galeata, Pternandra azurea, Pternandra echinata, Pternandra appendiculata, Pternandra caerulescens, Pternandra discolor, Pternandra nesopanax, Pternandra coerulescens,
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
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:574978-1: Based on the initial data import