Penaea petraea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petraea
ID:
1411414
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.F.Barker) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259027778. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423879
Common Names
- Penaea petraea
- Rock Penaea
- Petraea Penaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Penaea petraea (also called Rock Shrimp, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico and the United States. It grows in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical dry montane grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Penaea petraea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Penaea petraea 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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Penaea petraea is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Penaea petraea
Penaea petraea is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Penaea petraea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Penaea petraea?
Penaea petraea
What is the common name of Penaea petraea?
Petraea shrimp
Where is Penaea petraea found?
Penaea petraea is found in the western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina to Brazil.
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.
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' 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:77183547-1: Based on the initial data import