Passerina pendula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
1273282
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh. ex Meisn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1924: 155 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272620
Common Names
- Pendulous Passerina
- Pendulous Star-thistle
- Pendulous Starthistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passerina pendula (also called 'Pendulous Passerina', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It has small, white flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas of the forest, such as along streams and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Passerina pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Passerina pendula has small, white flowers that are arranged in a globular head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, dark green leaves.
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Passerina pendula is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Passerina pendula
Passerina pendula is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the mountains, usually at elevations of 1,500 to 3,000 meters.
Species in the Passerina genus
Passerina montana, Passerina burchellii, Passerina comosa, Passerina ericoides, Passerina falcifolia, Passerina filiformis, Passerina galpinii, Passerina obtusifolia, Passerina paleacea, Passerina paludosa, Passerina rigida, Passerina rubra, Passerina truncata, Passerina quadrifaria, Passerina nivicola, Passerina montivaga, Passerina esterhuyseniae, Passerina pendula, Passerina drakensbergensis, Passerina corymbosa,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50258323: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.