Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
comptonii
ID:
475485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 487 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474817

Common Names

  • Polycarena comptonii
  • Comptonii Polycarena
  • Comptonii Polycarena Plant

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Description

Polycarena comptonii (also called Compton's Polycarena, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a single trunk and its leaves are oval-shaped. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polycarena comptonii is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polycarena comptonii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarena comptonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils.

Where to Find Polycarena comptonii

Polycarena comptonii is native to South Africa.

Polycarena comptonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycarena comptonii?

Polycarena comptonii

What is the family of Polycarena comptonii?

Sapindaceae

What is the origin of Polycarena comptonii?

South America

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

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936623-1: 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].