Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
peruvianus
ID:
500372

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Hardy & Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 328 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499704

Common Names

  • Plowmanianthus Peruvianus
  • Peruvianus
  • Plowmanianthus

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Description

Plowmanianthus peruvianus (also called Peruvian 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 peruvianus 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 peruvianus has small, yellow 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 peruvianus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Plowmanianthus peruvianus

Plowmanianthus peruvianus can be found in Peru.

Plowmanianthus peruvianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plowmanianthus peruvianus?

Plowmanianthus peruvianus

What is the family of Plowmanianthus peruvianus?

Ericaceae

What is the native range of Plowmanianthus peruvianus?

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-259306: 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.