Promenaea sincorana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sincorana
ID:
284043
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.P.Castro & Campacci
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 5(3): 10 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283375
Common Names
- Promenaea Sincorana
- Sincorana Promenaea
- Sincorana's Promenaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Promenaea sincorana (also called Sincorana Promenaea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. It grows in wet forests, usually in the shade of taller trees, and has a creeping habit. Its leaves are oval-shaped and its flowers are white with yellow-green stripes.
Uses & Benefits
Promenaea sincorana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Promenaea sincorana has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Promenaea sincorana 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 sincorana
Promenaea sincorana can be found in Brazil.
Promenaea sincorana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Promenaea sincorana?
Promenaea sincorana
What type of plant is Promenaea sincorana?
Orchid
Where is Promenaea sincorana 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-165659: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.