Penaea acutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
1092140
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 6: 22 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091478
Common Names
- Penaea acutifolia
- Acutifolia Penaea
- Penaea Acutifolia
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Penaea acutifolia (also called Acutifolia Shrimp-plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Penaeaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and wet forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Penaea acutifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Penaea acutifolia is white, with a yellow center and a purple crown. The seed is small and round, with a black-brown color. The seedlings are thin and long, with a green color.
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Penaea acutifolia is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best propagated from cuttings or by seed. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Penaea acutifolia
Penaea acutifolia is native to Africa.
Species in the Penaea genus
Penaea ericifolia, Penaea fucata, Penaea dubia, Penaea acuta, Penaea lateriflora, Penaea formosa, Penaea acutifolia, Penaea cneorum, Penaea mucronata, Penaea candolleana, Penaea ericoides, Penaea fruticulosa, Penaea sarcocolla, Penaea dahlgrenii, Penaea petraea, Penaea rupestris, Penaea micrantha, Penaea ruscifolia, Penaea geneiophora, Penaea speciosa, Penaea gigantea, Penaea retzioides, Penaea microphylla, Penaea mundii, Penaea lanceolata, Penaea sulcata,
Species in the Penaeaceae family
Olinia vanguerioides, Olinia usambarensis, Olinia ruandensis, Olinia rochetiana, Olinia micrantha, Olinia huillensis, Olinia capensis, Olinia emarginata, Olinia radiata, Olinia ventosa, Penaea ericifolia, Penaea fucata, Penaea dubia, Penaea acuta, Penaea lateriflora, Penaea formosa, Penaea acutifolia, Penaea cneorum, Penaea mucronata, Penaea candolleana, Penaea ericoides, Penaea fruticulosa, Penaea sarcocolla, Penaea dahlgrenii, Penaea petraea, Penaea rupestris, Penaea micrantha, Penaea ruscifolia, Penaea geneiophora, Penaea speciosa, Penaea gigantea, Penaea retzioides, Penaea microphylla, Penaea mundii, Penaea lanceolata, Penaea sulcata, Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides, Stylapterus ericoides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-24400006: Based on the initial data import
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.