Penaea geneiophora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geneiophora
ID:
1411453
Status:
valid
Authors:
Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.258333333. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423918
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Penaea geneiophora (also called Penaea geneiophorus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers that are often tinged with pink. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Penaea geneiophora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Penaea geneiophora is white with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Penaea geneiophora can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Penaea geneiophora
Penaea geneiophora is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, and Spain.
Penaea geneiophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Penaea geneiophora?
Penaea geneiophora
What type of plant is Penaea geneiophora?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Penaea geneiophora native to?
South America
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77184015-1: Based on the initial data import