Status:
valid
Authors:
Bhaumik & P.Satyanar.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 471 (2014 publ. 2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340341
Description
Pternopetalum arunachalense (also called Arunachal petal, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to India. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Pternopetalum arunachalense is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pternopetalum arunachalense has yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pternopetalum arunachalense can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pternopetalum arunachalense
Pternopetalum arunachalense is native to Arunachal Pradesh in India.
Pternopetalum arunachalense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pternopetalum arunachalense?
Pternopetalum arunachalense
What is the natural habitat of Pternopetalum arunachalense?
India
What are the care requirements for Pternopetalum arunachalense?
Pternopetalum arunachalense prefers cool temperatures, moderate humidity, and bright indirect light.
Species in the Pternopetalum genus
Pternopetalum senii,
Pternopetalum bipinnatum,
Pternopetalum leptophyllum,
Pternopetalum trichomanifolium,
Pternopetalum subalpinum,
Pternopetalum davidii,
Pternopetalum vulgare,
Pternopetalum botrychioides,
Pternopetalum rosthornii,
Pternopetalum molle,
Pternopetalum nudicaule,
Pternopetalum tanakae,
Pternopetalum delavayi,
Pternopetalum caespitosum,
Pternopetalum gracillimum,
Pternopetalum cuneifolium,
Pternopetalum arunachalense,
Pternopetalum monophyllum,
Pternopetalum latipinnulatum,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,
References
Manas Bhaumik: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhaumik' in the authors string.