Benzingia palorae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palorae
ID:
792367
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dodson & Hirtz) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 9: 527 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791700
Common Names
- Palorae Benzingia
- Palorae Star-Vine
- Palorae Star Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Benzingia palorae (also called Palorae Benzingia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Benzingia palorae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to make hedges and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Benzingia palorae is a white to pinkish-purple, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.
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Benzingia palorae can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune it regularly to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Benzingia palorae
Benzingia palorae is native to the cloud forests of Ecuador.
Benzingia palorae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benzingia palorae?
Benzingia palorae
What is the common name of Benzingia palorae?
Palorae
What is the natural habitat of Benzingia palorae?
Tropical forests and woodlands
Species in the Benzingia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330264: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.