Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ptaritepuiana
ID:
481832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm.) Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(1): 5 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481164



Common Names

  • Ptaritepui Bush
  • Venezuelan Bush
  • Venezuelan Mountain Bush


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Description

Orectanthe ptaritepuiana (also called ptaritepui orectanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orectantheaceae. It is native to the mountains of Venezuela, growing at altitudes of 1,500–3,000 m. It typically grows in rocky areas, on ridges and slopes, and in pine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Orectanthe ptaritepuiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orectanthe ptaritepuiana is a small, white, five-petalled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orectanthe ptaritepuiana can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Orectanthe ptaritepuiana

Orectanthe ptaritepuiana can be found in the Solomon Islands.

Orectanthe ptaritepuiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orectanthe ptaritepuiana?

Orectanthe ptaritepuiana

What is the common name of Orectanthe ptaritepuiana?

Tepui Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Orectanthe ptaritepuiana?

Tepui Mountains of Venezuela

Species in the Orectanthe genus

Species in the Xyridaceae family

Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,

References

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:175814-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.