Penaea lanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
1411467
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Dahlgren) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259027778. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423932
Common Names
- Penaea lanceolata
- Lanceolate Pea Shrimp
- Lance-Leaved Pea Shrimp
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Penaea lanceolata (also called the Lanceolate Penaea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It has a single trunk and can reach heights of up to 10 m. It has dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Penaea lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Penaea lanceolata is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Penaea lanceolata 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 lanceolata
Penaea lanceolata is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Penaea lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Penaea lanceolata?
Penaea lanceolata
What is the common name of Penaea lanceolata?
Lance-leaved Penaea
Where is Penaea lanceolata native to?
West 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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Rolf Dahlgren (1932-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Dahlgren' 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:77184147-1: Based on the initial data import