Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) Rusby
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28: 313. 1901
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221335
Common Names
- Phenax pauciserratus
- Pauciserratus Phenax
- Pauciserratus
Description
Phenax pauciserratus (also called Few-toothed Phenax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a woody vine with pinnately compound leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phenax pauciserratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phenax pauciserratus is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellowish-green petal. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phenax pauciserratus is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Phenax pauciserratus
Phenax pauciserratus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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,