Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
perforans
ID:
500361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faden & C.R.Hardy

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 324 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499693

Common Names

  • Plowmanianthus Perforans
  • Perforans
  • Plowmanianthus

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Description

Plowmanianthus perforans (also called Perforated Plowmanianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Plowmanianthus perforans is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plowmanianthus perforans has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plowmanianthus perforans is a slow-growing, shade-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted to a shady spot in the garden.

Where to Find Plowmanianthus perforans

Plowmanianthus perforans can be found in Panama.

Plowmanianthus perforans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plowmanianthus perforans?

Plowmanianthus perforans

What is the family of Plowmanianthus perforans?

Ericaceae

What is the native range of Plowmanianthus perforans?

Australia

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259305: Based on the initial data import
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.
Christopher Ross Hardy (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Hardy' in the authors string.