Prescottia carnosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
283580
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28(1): 173 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282912
Common Names
- Prescottia carnosa
- Carnosa Prescottia
- Carnose Prescottia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prescottia carnosa (also called Flesh-colored Prescottia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, typically growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Venezuela, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Prescottia carnosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal uses in traditional Chinese medicine and is used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prescottia carnosa is white in color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prescottia carnosa is a small shrub or herbaceous perennial that can reach a height of 1 m. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Prescottia carnosa
Prescottia carnosa can be found in Colombia.
Prescottia carnosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prescottia carnosa?
Prescottia carnosa
What is the common name of Prescottia carnosa?
Fleshy Prescottia
What is the natural habitat of Prescottia carnosa?
Tropical forests
Species in the Prescottia genus
Prescottia auyantepuiensis, Prescottia carnosa, Prescottia cordifolia, Prescottia densiflora, Prescottia glazioviana, Prescottia lancifolia, Prescottia leptostachya, Prescottia lojana, Prescottia montana, Prescottia oligantha, Prescottia ostenii, Prescottia phleoides, Prescottia plantaginea, Prescottia polyphylla, Prescottia spiranthophylla, Prescottia stachyodes, Prescottia plantaginifolia, Prescottia mucugensis,
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-165214: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.