Pternandra rostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
162352
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) M.P.Nayar
Source:
ipni
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 17(1-4): 53 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161681
Common Names
- Beaked Pternandra
- Rostrate Pternandra
- Rostrata Pternandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pternandra rostrata (also called Beaked Pternandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Pternandra rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pternandra rostrata is white with a yellow center and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.
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Cultivation and propagation of Pternandra rostrata: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pternandra rostrata
Pternandra rostrata is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Pternandra rostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pternandra rostrata?
Pternandra rostrata
What is the common name of Pternandra rostrata?
Beaked Pternandra
What is the natural habitat of Pternandra rostrata?
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
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
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:575003-1: Based on the initial data import