Pternandra echinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
1416621
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jack
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1822
Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. ii. (1822) VII. p. iii
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429086
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Pternandra echinata (also called Spiny Pternandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It prefers humid, shady environments and can be found in the understory of tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Pternandra echinata is a herbaceous perennial that is used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and is a good choice for rock gardens and woodland gardens. It is also used as an ornamental plant in borders and containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pternandra echinata is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with each spikelet containing a single flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pternandra echinata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pternandra echinata
Pternandra echinata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Pternandra echinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pternandra echinata?
Pternandra echinata
What is the common name of Pternandra echinata?
Spiny-fruited Pternandra
What is the natural habitat of Pternandra echinata?
It is native to Southeast Asia
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
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:574984-1: Based on the initial data import