Status:
valid
Authors:
Cornejo
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 20: 363 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510036
Common Names
- Picramnia Tumbesina
- Tumbesina Picramnia
- Tumbesina
Description
Picramnia tumbesina (also called Tumbesina Picramnia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Picramnia tumbesina is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Picramnia tumbesina has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picramnia tumbesina is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Picramnia tumbesina
Picramnia tumbesina can be found in the dry forests of Peru.
Picramnia tumbesina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picramnia tumbesina?
Picramnia tumbesina
What is the common name of Picramnia tumbesina?
Tumbesina
Where is Picramnia tumbesina found?
It is found in Peru and Ecuador
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,