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
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.
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.
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