Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
preussii
ID:
505776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 412 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505108



Common Names

  • Syntriandrum Preussii
  • Preuss' Syntriandrum
  • Preuss' Climbing Syntriandrum


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Synonyms

  • Syntriandrium edentatum Engl. ex Diels [unknown]
  • Syntriandrium cordatum Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]

Description

Syntriandrum preussii (also called Preuss's Syntriandrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Syntriandraceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Syntriandrum preussii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syntriandrum preussii has small, white flowers with a diameter of up to 3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syntriandrum preussii is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate it, it should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. It requires regular watering and fertilizing for best results.

Where to Find Syntriandrum preussii

Syntriandrum preussii is found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Syntriandrum preussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syntriandrum preussii?

Syntriandrum preussii

What type of plant is Syntriandrum preussii?

Tropical shrub

Where is Syntriandrum preussii native to?

Africa

Species in the Syntriandrum genus

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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