Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 486 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232394
Common Names
- Polycarena
- Batteniana
- Polycarena Batteniana
Description
Polycarena batteniana (also called Batten's polycarena, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with lanceolate leaves that are typically 10–20 cm long and 2–3 cm wide. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarena batteniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural air purifier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polycarena batteniana has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polycarena batteniana is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Polycarena batteniana
Polycarena batteniana is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Polycarena batteniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycarena batteniana?
Polycarena batteniana
What type of plant is Polycarena batteniana?
It is a shrub
Where is Polycarena batteniana native to?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Polycarena genus
Polycarena comptonii,
Polycarena exigua,
Polycarena subtilis,
Polycarena lilacina,
Polycarena aurea,
Polycarena capensis,
Polycarena filiformis,
Polycarena gilioides,
Polycarena linearifolia,
Polycarena pubescens,
Polycarena rariflora,
Polycarena silenoides,
Polycarena tenella,
Polycarena aemulans,
Polycarena batteniana,
Polycarena formosa,
Polycarena nardouwensis,
Polycarena gracilis,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936622-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].