Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
drummondii
ID:
281657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 231 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280989



Common Names

  • Poranthera drummondii
  • Drummondii Poranthera
  • Poranthera


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Synonyms

  • Poranthera microphylla drummondii (Klotzsch) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Poranthera drummondii (also called Drummond's 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 drummondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poranthera drummondii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Poranthera drummondii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Poranthera drummondii

Poranthera drummondii is native to the alpine regions of the western United States and Canada.

Poranthera drummondii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poranthera drummondii?

Poranthera drummondii

What is the common name of Poranthera drummondii?

Drummond's Poranthera

What is the natural habitat of Poranthera drummondii?

Alpine meadows

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,

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