Pterolepis herincqniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herincqniana
ID:
1235955
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 286 1885
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235293
Common Names
- Pterolepis Herincqniana
- Herincqniana Pterolepis
- Herincqniana Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterolepis herincqniana (also called Pterolepis, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in wet and humid habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests, and has lanceolate leaves with a light green color.
Uses & Benefits
Pterolepis herincqniana is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterolepis herincqniana has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterolepis herincqniana can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Pterolepis herincqniana
Pterolepis herincqniana is native to Colombia and can be found in the Antioquia department.
Pterolepis herincqniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterolepis herincqniana?
Pterolepis herincqniana
What is the common name of Pterolepis herincqniana?
No common name
What is the habitat of Pterolepis herincqniana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Pterolepis genus
Pterolepis alpestris, Pterolepis buraeavi, Pterolepis cearensis, Pterolepis parnassifolia, Pterolepis polygonoides, Pterolepis repanda, Pterolepis glomerata, Pterolepis stenophylla, Pterolepis trichotoma, Pterolepis herincqniana, Pterolepis rotundifolia, Pterolepis picorondonca, Pterolepis cataphracta, Pterolepis riedeliana, Pterolepis perpusilla, Pterolepis haplostemona, Pterolepis hirsutissima, Pterolepis piatensis, Pterolepis clidemioides, Pterolepis caracana,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50082503: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.