Phytolacca latbenia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latbenia
ID:
1264325
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Walter
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37(4, Beibl. 85): 12. 1906 [24 Apr 1906]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263663
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phytolacca latbenia (also called Latbenia Pokeweed, among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub with thick, fleshy stems and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Phytolacca latbenia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known to attract birds and butterflies and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phytolacca latbenia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phytolacca latbenia is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Phytolacca latbenia
Phytolacca latbenia is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Phytolacca latbenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phytolacca latbenia?
Phytolacca latbenia
What is the natural habitat of Phytolacca latbenia?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Phytolacca latbenia?
1-2 meters
Species in the Phytolacca genus
Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
Species in the Phytolaccaceae family
Anisomeria chilensis, Anisomeria coriacea, Anisomeria densiflora, Anisomeria fruticosa, Ercilla spicata, Ercilla syncarpellata, Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50209661: Based on the initial data import
Hans Paul Heinrich Walter (1882-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Walter' in the authors string.