Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steinbachii
ID:
1066337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) R.E.Fr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 35 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065675

Common Names

  • Porcelia steinbachii
  • Porcelia
  • Steinbachii

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Description

Porcelia steinbachii (also called Steinbach's Porcelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Porcelia steinbachii is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porcelia steinbachii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porcelia steinbachii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Porcelia steinbachii

Porcelia steinbachii is native to Brazil.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74923-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.