Status:
valid
Authors:
W.D.Stevens & Arbeláez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 226 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342651
Description
Minaria praetermissa (also called Praetermissa minaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and it is found in tropical moist forest and premontane wet forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Minaria praetermissa is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Minaria praetermissa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Minaria praetermissa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Minaria praetermissa
Minaria praetermissa is native to Mexico.
Minaria praetermissa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minaria praetermissa?
Minaria praetermissa
What is the common name of Minaria praetermissa?
Praetermissa minaria
What type of plant is Minaria praetermissa?
Herb
Species in the Minaria genus
Minaria abortiva,
Minaria acerosa,
Minaria polygaloides,
Minaria inconspicua,
Minaria bifurcata,
Minaria campanuliflora,
Minaria cordata,
Minaria decussata,
Minaria diamantinensis,
Minaria ditassoides,
Minaria semirii,
Minaria hemipogonoides,
Minaria refractifolia,
Minaria lourteigiae,
Minaria magisteriana,
Minaria micromeria,
Minaria monocoronata,
Minaria parva,
Minaria grazielae,
Minaria harleyi,
Minaria volubilis,
Minaria praetermissa,
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,