Poranthera moorokatta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorokatta
ID:
1322609
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.L.Barrett
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 22(6): 400. 2012 [18 Dec 2012]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335063
Common Names
- Poranthera moorokatta
- Moorokatta Poranthera
- Moorokatta Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poranthera moorokatta (also called Moorokatta Poranthera, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers, native to Australia. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrub forests.
Uses & Benefits
Poranthera moorokatta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poranthera moorokatta has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Poranthera moorokatta is a perennial herb native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept slightly drier in the winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Poranthera moorokatta
Poranthera moorokatta can be found in Australia.
Poranthera moorokatta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poranthera moorokatta?
Poranthera moorokatta
What are the common names of Poranthera moorokatta?
Moorokatta Poranthera
What is the natural habitat of Poranthera moorokatta?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125559-1: Based on the initial data import