Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
397491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. & Gris

Source:
ksu

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 9: 76 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396823

Common Names

  • Pancheria ferruginea
  • Rusty Pancheria
  • Rusty Sandmat

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Description

Pancheria ferruginea (also called rusty yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pancheria ferruginea is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pancheria ferruginea has yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and ovate in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pancheria ferruginea is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Pancheria ferruginea

Pancheria ferruginea is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Pancheria ferruginea FAQ

What is the common name of Pancheria ferruginea?

Rusty Laurel

What is the growth rate of Pancheria ferruginea?

Moderate to fast

What is the soil type of Pancheria ferruginea?

Well-drained soil

Species in the Cunoniaceae family

Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,

References

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Jean Antoine Arthur Gris (1829-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:792049-1: Based on the initial data import