Knowltonia peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1414606
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) Christenh. & Byng
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.21875. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427071
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Knowltonia peruviana (also called Peruvian knowltonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Peru. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Knowltonia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Knowltonia peruviana is white to pinkish, with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Knowltonia peruviana is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is easily propagated by seed and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is tolerant of drought and can withstand some shade.
Where to Find Knowltonia peruviana
Knowltonia peruviana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Knowltonia peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Knowltonia peruviana?
Knowltonia peruviana
What are the common names of Knowltonia peruviana?
Mountain cactus, mountain ebony
What is the natural habitat of Knowltonia peruviana?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Knowltonia genus
Knowltonia anemonoides, Knowltonia vesicatoria, Knowltonia whytei, Knowltonia capensis, Knowltonia cordata, Knowltonia filia, Knowltonia bracteata, Knowltonia transvaalensis, Knowltonia brevistylis, Knowltonia caffra, Knowltonia integrifolia, Knowltonia moorei, Knowltonia balliana, Knowltonia mexicana, Knowltonia sellowii, Knowltonia chilensis, Knowltonia hootae, Knowltonia hepaticifolia, Knowltonia assisbrasiliana, Knowltonia crassifolia, Knowltonia major, Knowltonia fanninii, Knowltonia tenuifolia, Knowltonia helleborifolia, Knowltonia whyteana, Knowltonia peruviana,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,
References
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77184447-1: Based on the initial data import