Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
1231949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuhlm. ex Pirani & W.W.Thomas

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi," N.S., Bot. 4(2): 273 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231287



Common Names

  • Elliptica Picramnia
  • Elliptica
  • Picramnia Elliptica


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Description

Picramnia elliptica (also called elliptic picramnia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Picramnia elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picramnia elliptica has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picramnia elliptica is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Picramnia elliptica

Picramnia elliptica can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Picramnia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picramnia elliptica?

Picramnia elliptica

What type of plant is Picramnia elliptica?

A type of shrub

Where is Picramnia elliptica found?

It is found in Central and South America

Species in the Picramnia genus

Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,

Species in the Picramniaceae family

Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50066394: Based on the initial data import
João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
William Wayt Thomas (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Thomas' in the authors string.