Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
475408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 577 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474740



Common Names

  • Picramnia polyantha
  • Pau-de-Caboclo
  • Caboclo-Pau


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Synonyms

  • Rhus polyantha Benth. [unknown]

Description

Picramnia polyantha (also called Polyantha Picramnia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Picramnia polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picramnia polyantha is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picramnia polyantha is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Picramnia polyantha

Picramnia polyantha is native to Central and South America.

Picramnia polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picramnia polyantha?

Picramnia polyantha

What are the common names of Picramnia polyantha?

Common names of Picramnia polyantha include Many-flowered picramnia and Many-flowered false picramnia.

What type of plant is Picramnia polyantha?

Picramnia polyantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae.

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 kew-2549024: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.