Satyria panamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Wilbur
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Common Names
- Satyria panamensis
- Panamanian Satyria
- Panama Satyria
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Satyria panamensis (also called 'Panamanian Satyria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m tall and has leathery, oblong leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Satyria panamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Satyria panamensis has white or pink flowers, each with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Satyria panamensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Satyria panamensis
Satyria panamensis is native to Panama and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.
Species in the Satyria genus
Satyria allenii, Satyria arborea, Satyria boliviana, Satyria bracteolosa, Satyria breviflora, Satyria carnosiflora, Satyria cerander, Satyria chlorantha, Satyria dolichantha, Satyria elongata, Satyria grandifolia, Satyria latifolia, Satyria leptantha, Satyria leucostoma, Satyria meiantha, Satyria minutiflora, Satyria neglecta, Satyria nitida, Satyria panamensis, Satyria panurensis, Satyria pilosa, Satyria polyantha, Satyria toroi, Satyria ulei, Satyria vargasii, Satyria ventricosa, Satyria warszewiczii,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Robert Lynch Wilbur (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilbur' in the authors string.