Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
927813

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 12: 7 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927148



Common Names

  • Croizatia panamensis
  • Panamanian Croizatia
  • Panamanian Crossoglossa


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Description

Croizatia panamensis (also called Panamanian Croizatia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Central America, where it is found in dry, sandy soils. It is found in habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Croizatia panamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Croizatia panamensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Croizatia panamensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Panama. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Croizatia panamensis

Croizatia panamensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-49138: Based on the initial data import
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.