Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
roberti
ID:
1260632

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Liede & Meve

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 176 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259970

Common Names

  • Petalostelma roberti
  • Roberti Petalostelma
  • Roberti

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Description

Petalostelma roberti (also called Robert's petalostelma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub, usually reaching a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and grows in tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Petalostelma roberti is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petalostelma roberti has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petalostelma roberti can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly until established.

Where to Find Petalostelma roberti

Petalostelma roberti is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Petalostelma roberti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petalostelma roberti?

Petalostelma roberti

What is the common name of Petalostelma roberti?

Robert's Petalostelma

What is the natural habitat of Petalostelma roberti?

Dry deciduous forests

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

IPNI record: 1194718-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001419101
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50194085: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.