Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 238 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255283
Common Names
- Plethadenia granulata
- Granulated Plethadenia
- Granulated Plethadenia Fern
Description
Plethadenia granulata (also called the Granular Plethadenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem, reaching up to 2 meters in height, with white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Plethadenia granulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plethadenia granulata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plethadenia granulata is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to the island of New Guinea. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. The leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate-lanceolate, with a length of 4-6 cm and a width of 2-3 cm. The flowers are white, with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Plethadenia granulata
Plethadenia granulata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Plethadenia granulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plethadenia granulata?
Plethadenia granulata
What is the common name of Plethadenia granulata?
Granulated Plethadenia
What is the natural habitat of Plethadenia granulata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Plethadenia genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,