Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 48: 87. 1921
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101406
Common Names
- Podopterus guatemalensis
- Guatemalan Podopterus
- Guatemalan Winged Loosestrife
Description
Podopterus guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Podopterus, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 60 cm in height, and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist soils, such as in meadows, ditches, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Podopterus guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Podopterus guatemalensis are small, white or pink and clustered in dense heads. The seeds are small and black, with a single seed per head. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podopterus guatemalensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Guatemala. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Podopterus guatemalensis
Podopterus guatemalensis is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in Guatemala and Mexico.
Species in the Podopterus genus
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,