Promenaea catharinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catharinensis
ID:
284022
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 479 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283354
Common Names
- Promenaea Catharinensis
- Catharinensis Promenaea
- Catharinensis's Promenaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Promenaea catharinensis (also called Catharine's Promenaea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has oval-shaped, glossy green leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Promenaea catharinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Promenaea catharinensis is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Promenaea catharinensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial groundcover that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Promenaea catharinensis
Promenaea catharinensis can be found in Brazil.
Promenaea catharinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Promenaea catharinensis?
Promenaea catharinensis
What is the common name of Promenaea catharinensis?
Santa Catarina Promenaea
Where is Promenaea catharinensis native to?
Brazil
Species in the Promenaea genus
Promenaea acuminata, Promenaea catharinensis, Promenaea dusenii, Promenaea fuerstenbergiana, Promenaea guttata, Promenaea malmquistiana, Promenaea microptera, Promenaea nigricans, Promenaea ovatiloba, Promenaea paranaensis, Promenaea rollissonii, Promenaea silvana, Promenaea sincorana, Promenaea stapelioides, Promenaea xanthina, Promenaea viridiflora,
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-165639: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.