Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
verruculosa
ID:
1328270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backer ex B.C.Stone) Callm., Buerki & A.P.Keim

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 175: 163 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340724





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Description

Benstonea verruculosa (also called Benstonea verruculosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It has a rosette of leaves that are green and ovate with a serrated margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Benstonea verruculosa is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Benstonea verruculosa has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Benstonea verruculosa is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Benstonea verruculosa

Benstonea verruculosa is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Species in the Benstonea genus

Benstonea dumetorum, Benstonea epiphytica, Benstonea microglottis, Benstonea ornithocephala, Benstonea platystigma, Benstonea saint-johnii, Benstonea sobolifera, Benstonea adinobotrys, Benstonea affinis, Benstonea alticola, Benstonea ashtonii, Benstonea atrocarpa, Benstonea beccata, Benstonea biplicata, Benstonea brevistylis, Benstonea brunigii, Benstonea calcinacta, Benstonea celebica, Benstonea copelandii, Benstonea ellipsoidea, Benstonea elostigma, Benstonea foetida, Benstonea gibbsiana, Benstonea glaucophylla, Benstonea herbacea, Benstonea humilis, Benstonea inquilina, Benstonea korthalsii, Benstonea kurzii, Benstonea lauterbachii, Benstonea lepatophila, Benstonea monticola, Benstonea nana, Benstonea pachyphylla, Benstonea parva, Benstonea pectinata, Benstonea permicron, Benstonea pilaris, Benstonea pseudosyncarpa, Benstonea pumila, Benstonea rupestris, Benstonea rustica, Benstonea setistyla, Benstonea stenocarpa, Benstonea sylvatica, Benstonea thomissophylla, Benstonea thurstonii, Benstonea thwaitesii, Benstonea tunicata, Benstonea undulifolia,

Species in the Pandanaceae family

Freycinetia abbreviata, Freycinetia acicularis, Freycinetia acuta, Freycinetia acutifolia, Freycinetia admiraltiensis, Freycinetia amoena, Freycinetia ancistrosperma, Freycinetia andajensis, Freycinetia angakumiana, Freycinetia angulata, Freycinetia angusta, Freycinetia angustifolia, Freycinetia angustissima, Freycinetia apayaoensis, Freycinetia apoensis, Freycinetia arborea, Freycinetia archboldiana, Freycinetia arfakiana, Freycinetia aruensis, Freycinetia atocensis, Freycinetia awaiarensis, Freycinetia backeri, Freycinetia banksii, Freycinetia bassa, Freycinetia baueriana, Freycinetia beccarii, Freycinetia bicolor, Freycinetia biloba, Freycinetia biroi, Freycinetia bismarckensis, Freycinetia boluboluensis, Freycinetia bomberaiensis, Freycinetia boninensis, Freycinetia bornensis, Freycinetia bosaviensis, Freycinetia brachyclada, Freycinetia brassii, Freycinetia breviauriculata, Freycinetia brevifolia, Freycinetia brevipedunculata, Freycinetia brevis, Freycinetia bulusanensis, Freycinetia candeliformis, Freycinetia carnosa, Freycinetia caudata, Freycinetia celebica, Freycinetia chartacea, Freycinetia ciliaris, Freycinetia coagmentata, Freycinetia cochleatisperma,

References

Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.
Ary Prihardhyanto Keim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Keim' in the authors string.