Pimenta samanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Alain) Peguero
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 348(1): 37. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425069
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pimenta samanensis (also called Saman Pimenta, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and other bodies of water.
Uses & Benefits
Pimenta samanensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pimenta samanensis has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pimenta samanensis can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. Germination usually takes around 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Pimenta samanensis
Pimenta samanensis is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Pimenta samanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimenta samanensis?
Pimenta samanensis
What is the common name of Pimenta samanensis?
Saman Pimenta
What is the natural habitat of Pimenta samanensis?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Pimenta genus
Pimenta adenoclada, Pimenta cainitoides, Pimenta dioica, Pimenta ferruginea, Pimenta filipes, Pimenta guatemalensis, Pimenta haitiensis, Pimenta jamaicensis, Pimenta obscura, Pimenta odiolens, Pimenta oligantha, Pimenta podocarpoides, Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus, Pimenta racemosa, Pimenta richardii, Pimenta intermedia, Pimenta samanensis, Pimenta yumana, Pimenta berciliae, Pimenta paganii,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Brígido Peguero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peguero' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178449-1: Based on the initial data import