Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daenikeri
ID:
810311

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubrév.) Swenson, Bartish & Munzinger

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Cladistics 23: 221 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809645



Common Names

  • Pichonia daenikeri
  • Daeniker's Pichonia
  • Daenikeri Pichonia


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Description

Pichonia daenikeri (also called 'Daenikeri Pichonia' and 'Daenikeri Pichonia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pichonia daenikeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pichonia daenikeri are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pichonia daenikeri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pichonia daenikeri

Pichonia daenikeri is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.

Pichonia daenikeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pichonia daenikeri?

Pichonia daenikeri

What is the common name of Pichonia daenikeri?

Daeniker's Pichonia

Where is Pichonia daenikeri native to?

South America

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-347868: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
Ulf Swenson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swenson' in the authors string.
Jérôme Munzinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munzinger' in the authors string.
Igor V. Bartish: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartish' in the authors string.