Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
insignis
ID:
474745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hatus.) Forman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 568 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474077



Common Names

  • Pycnarrhena Insignis
  • Distinguished Pycnarrhena
  • Pycnarrhena Distinguished


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Synonyms

  • Batania insignis Hatus. [unknown]

Description

Pycnarrhena insignis (also called Distinguished Pycnarrhena, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnarrhena insignis 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 Pycnarrhena insignis 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

Pycnarrhena insignis is a tropical evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 m tall. It is usually propagated by seed, although it can also be propagated by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Pycnarrhena insignis

Pycnarrhena insignis is native to the Philippines.

Pycnarrhena insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnarrhena insignis?

Pycnarrhena insignis

What is the common name of Pycnarrhena insignis?

Insignis Pycnarrhena

What is the natural habitat of Pycnarrhena insignis?

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,

References

Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Lewis Leonard Forman (1929-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581305-1: Based on the initial data import