Phenax granulatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
granulatus
ID:
473786
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 202 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473118
Common Names
- Phenax Granulatus
- Granulatus Phenax
- Granulatus' Phenax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phenax granulatus (also called Granulated False Nettle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has a hairy stem and leaves, with small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phenax granulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phenax granulatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a few long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phenax granulatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Phenax granulatus
Phenax granulatus is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.
Phenax granulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phenax granulatus?
Phenax granulatus
What is the natural habitat of Phenax granulatus?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the average size of Phenax granulatus?
3-4 cm
Species in the Phenax genus
Phenax uliginosus, Phenax asper, Phenax sonneratii, Phenax sessilifolius, Phenax poiretii, Phenax rugosus, Phenax haitensis, Phenax microcarpus, Phenax hirtus, Phenax laevis, Phenax mexicanus, Phenax microphyllus, Phenax pauciflorus, Phenax ekmanii, Phenax erectus, Phenax granulatus, Phenax laevigatus, Phenax laxiflorus, Phenax madagascariensis, Phenax perrieri, Phenax angustifolius, Phenax integrifolius, Phenax weddellianus, Phenax bullatus, Phenax flavifolius, Phenax globulifer, Phenax pauciserratus, Phenax grossecrenatum, Phenax hirtus,
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,
References
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:192696-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.