Status:
valid
Authors:
(Korth.) M.P.Nayar
Source:
ipni
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 17(1-4): 53 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161686
Common Names
- Tuberculate Pternandra
- Tuberculate False-aralia
- Tuberculate False-sarsaparilla
Description
Pternandra tuberculata (also called Tubercled Pternandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, tubercled leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Pternandra tuberculata 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 tuberculata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pternandra tuberculata: 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 tuberculata
Pternandra tuberculata is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Pternandra tuberculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pternandra tuberculata?
Pternandra tuberculata
What is the common name of Pternandra tuberculata?
Tuberculate Pternandra
What is the natural habitat of Pternandra tuberculata?
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,