Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
tesellata
ID:
162355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) M.P.Nayar

Source:
ipni

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 17(1-4): 53 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161684



Common Names

  • Tessellated Pternandra
  • Tessellata Pternandra
  • Tessellate Pternandra


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Description

Pternandra tesellata (also called Tesselated Pternandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, tesselated leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Pternandra tesellata 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 tesellata 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

Cultivation and propagation of Pternandra tesellata: 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 tesellata

Pternandra tesellata is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Pternandra tesellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pternandra tesellata?

Pternandra tesellata

What is the common name of Pternandra tesellata?

Tesselated Pternandra

What is the natural habitat of Pternandra tesellata?

Tropical forests

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' 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:575005-1: Based on the initial data import