Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burret) D.Fuller
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 83: 208 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272989
Common Names
- Physokentia petiolata
- Petiolate Physokentia
- Petiolata Physokentia
Description
Physokentia petiolata (also called Petiolate Physokentia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Physokentia petiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Physokentia petiolata is a white or pinkish-white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Physokentia petiolata is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Physokentia petiolata
Physokentia petiolata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Physokentia petiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Physokentia petiolata?
Physokentia petiolata
What is the common name of Physokentia petiolata?
Petiolate Physokentia
What is the family of Physokentia petiolata?
Araceae
Species in the Physokentia genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita,
Acanthophoenix rubra,
Acanthophoenix rousselii,
Acoelorraphe wrightii,
Acrocomia aculeata,
Acrocomia crispa,
Acrocomia hassleri,
Acrocomia intumescens,
Acrocomia totai,
Acrocomia emensis,
Acrocomia glaucescens,
Acrocomia corumbaensi,
Actinorhytis calapparia,
Actinorhytis calapparia,
Adonidia merrillii,
Adonidia dransfieldii,
Aiphanes graminifolia,
Aiphanes bicornis,
Aiphanes buenaventurae,
Aiphanes multiplex,
Aiphanes acaulis,
Aiphanes chiribogensis,
Aiphanes concinna,
Aiphanes deltoidea,
Aiphanes duquei,
Aiphanes eggersii,
Aiphanes erinacea,
Aiphanes gelatinosa,
Aiphanes grandis,
Aiphanes hirsuta,
Aiphanes horrida,
Aiphanes killipii,
Aiphanes leiostachys,
Aiphanes lindeniana,
Aiphanes linearis,
Aiphanes macroloba,
Aiphanes minima,
Aiphanes parvifolia,
Aiphanes pilaris,
Aiphanes simplex,
Aiphanes spicata,
Aiphanes tricuspidata,
Aiphanes truncata,
Aiphanes ulei,
Aiphanes verrucosa,
Aiphanes weberbaueri,
Aiphanes argos,
Aiphanes tatama,
Aiphanes gloria,
Aiphanes decipiens,
References
Dylan Fuller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fuller' in the authors string.