Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
camerounensis
ID:
474766

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Dekker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 53: 43 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474098



Common Names

  • Penianthus Camerounensis
  • Cameroon Penianthus
  • Penianthus Cameroon


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Description

Penianthus camerounensis (also called Cameroon Penianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist forests, along streams, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Penianthus camerounensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penianthus camerounensis is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Penianthus camerounensis is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is usually propagated by division. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Penianthus camerounensis

Penianthus camerounensis is native to Cameroon.

Penianthus camerounensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Penianthus camerounensis?

Penianthus camerounensis

What is the common name of Penianthus camerounensis?

Cameroon Penianthus

What is the natural habitat of Penianthus camerounensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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