Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
prognathus
ID:
559476

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.R.O.Bally) Bruyns

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aloë 37: 76 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558808

Common Names

  • Ballyanthus prognathus
  • Prognathus Ballyanthus
  • Prognathus Ballyanthus Tree

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Synonyms

  • Orbea prognatha (P.R.O.Bally) L.C.Leach [unknown]
  • Stapelia prognatha P.R.O.Bally [unknown]

Description

Ballyanthus prognathus (also called 'Prognathous Ballyanthus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ballyanthus prognathus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ballyanthus prognathus has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are short and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ballyanthus prognathus is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, perlite, or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Ballyanthus prognathus

Ballyanthus prognathus is native to South America, particularly in Peru.

Ballyanthus prognathus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ballyanthus prognathus?

Ballyanthus prognathus

What is the common name of Ballyanthus prognathus?

Prognathous Ballyanthus

What is the natural habitat of Ballyanthus prognathus?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Ballyanthus genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2668216: Based on the initial data import
Peter René Oscar Bally (1895-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.R.O.Bally' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.