Poranthera alpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
281648
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheeseman ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1366 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280980
Common Names
- Poranthera alpina
- Alpina Poranthera
- Poranthera
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- Oreoporanthera alpina (Cheeseman ex Hook.f.) Hutch. [unknown]
Description
Poranthera alpina (also called Alpine Poranthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to the Alps and the Carpathians. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Poranthera alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poranthera alpina has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a bell-shaped calyx. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Poranthera alpina can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or early summer and replant in a well-drained medium. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained medium and keep the medium moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Poranthera alpina
Poranthera alpina is native to the alpine regions of the western United States and Canada.
Poranthera alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poranthera alpina?
Poranthera alpina
What is the common name of Poranthera alpina?
Alpine Poranthera
What is the natural habitat of Poranthera alpina?
Alpine meadows
Species in the Poranthera genus
Poranthera alpina, Poranthera coerulea, Poranthera corymbosa, Poranthera drummondii, Poranthera ericifolia, Poranthera ericoides, Poranthera huegelii, Poranthera microphylla, Poranthera triandra, Poranthera dissecta, Poranthera florosa, Poranthera leiosperma, Poranthera obovata, Poranthera oreophila, Poranthera petalifera, Poranthera moorokatta, Poranthera asybosca,
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-163377: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.