Pterorhachis letestui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
474330
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 102: 328 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473662
Common Names
- Pterorhachis letestui
- Letestu's Pterorhachis
- Letestui Pterorhachis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterorhachis letestui (also called Letestu's Pterorhachis, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, creeping, mat-forming, succulent herbaceous plant. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has small, round, green leaves with a reddish-brown underside, and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pterorhachis letestui is a popular ornamental plant that is often used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterorhachis letestui has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterorhachis letestui is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are about 4 inches tall. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Pterorhachis letestui
Pterorhachis letestui is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Pterorhachis letestui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterorhachis letestui?
Pterorhachis letestui
What is the natural habitat of Pterorhachis letestui?
Tropical forests
What is the average size of Pterorhachis letestui?
2-3 cm
Species in the Pterorhachis genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,
References
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:579143-1: Based on the initial data import