Status:
valid
Authors:
Pirani
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. (São Paulo) 12: 157 (1990 publ. 1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257415
Common Names
- Oreadica Picramnia
- Picramnia oreadica
- Oreadica Picramnia
Description
Picramnia oreadica (also called Oreades, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with alternate, simple leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Picramnia oreadica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Picramnia oreadica sub. penduliflora Pirani
Picramnia oreadica sub. oreadica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picramnia oreadica is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picramnia oreadica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.
Where to Find Picramnia oreadica
Picramnia oreadica is native to Peru and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Picramnia oreadica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picramnia oreadica?
Picramnia oreadica
What is the common name of Picramnia oreadica?
Mountain picramnia
Where is Picramnia oreadica native to?
It is native to Central 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,