Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueriana
ID:
1242515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl. ex Schltr.) Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl., Abt. 2. 37(3): 411. 1920 , as 'weberbaueriana'

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241853



Common Names

  • Pelexia weberbaueriana
  • Weberbaueriana Pelexia
  • Pelexia


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Description

Pelexia weberbaueriana (also called Pelexia lehmannii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to South America. It is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are glossy and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pelexia weberbaueriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pelexia weberbaueriana are white in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelexia weberbaueriana is a shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and at a temperature of around 18-21°C.

Where to Find Pelexia weberbaueriana

Pelexia weberbaueriana can be found in the Peruvian Andes.

Pelexia weberbaueriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelexia weberbaueriana?

Pelexia weberbaueriana

What is the natural habitat of Pelexia weberbaueriana?

The natural habitat of Pelexia weberbaueriana is tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Pelexia weberbaueriana?

Pelexia weberbaueriana is commonly used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and for its timber.

Species in the Pelexia genus

Pelexia adnata, Pelexia albicans, Pelexia arrabidae, Pelexia asinus, Pelexia bonariensis, Pelexia bradei, Pelexia burgeri, Pelexia callifera, Pelexia caucae, Pelexia collocaliae, Pelexia comosa, Pelexia congesta, Pelexia cuculligera, Pelexia cundinamarcae, Pelexia decora, Pelexia delicatula, Pelexia ecuadorensis, Pelexia ekmanii, Pelexia fiebrigii, Pelexia funckiana, Pelexia goninensis, Pelexia goyazensis, Pelexia gracilis, Pelexia gutturosa, Pelexia hamata, Pelexia hirta, Pelexia hysterantha, Pelexia incurvidens, Pelexia itatiayae, Pelexia laminata, Pelexia laxa, Pelexia leucosticta, Pelexia lindmanii, Pelexia loefgrenii, Pelexia longibracteata, Pelexia luetzelburgii, Pelexia macropoda, Pelexia mandonii, Pelexia mattogrossensis, Pelexia matucanensis, Pelexia maxonii, Pelexia minarum, Pelexia mouraei, Pelexia neottiorhiza, Pelexia novofriburgensis, Pelexia obliqua, Pelexia ochyrae, Pelexia oestrifera, Pelexia olivacea, Pelexia orobanchoides,

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 tro-50115576: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.