Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.S.Larsen) Bandyop., Ghoshal & M.K.Pathak
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Pl. Taxon.19: 56 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334708
Common Names
- Phanera Campanulata
- Campanulata Orchid
- Phanera Orchid
Description
Phanera campanulata (also called 'Bell-shaped Phanera', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in dry habitats such as open grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Phanera campanulata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phanera campanulata has yellow flowers with five petals and a central crown of stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phanera campanulata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cool, shady position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cool, humid environment. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Phanera campanulata
Phanera campanulata is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Phanera campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phanera campanulata?
Phanera campanulata
What is the common name of Phanera campanulata?
Bell-shaped Phanera
What is the family of Phanera campanulata?
Fabaceae
Species in the Phanera genus
Phanera vahlii,
Phanera coccinea,
Phanera pyrrhoclada,
Phanera bassacensis,
Phanera bracteata,
Phanera ferruginea,
Phanera glabrifolia,
Phanera integrifolia,
Phanera involucellata,
Phanera nervosa,
Phanera similis,
Phanera macrostachya,
Phanera sulphurea,
Phanera khasiana,
Phanera lyrata,
Phanera meeboldii,
Phanera ornata,
Phanera pottingeri,
Phanera semibifida,
Phanera stipularis,
Phanera audax,
Phanera bidentata,
Phanera crudiantha,
Phanera cuprea,
Phanera decumbens,
Phanera elmeri,
Phanera argentea,
Phanera excelsa,
Phanera finlaysoniana,
Phanera fulva,
Phanera glabristipes,
Phanera gracillima,
Phanera hendersonii,
Phanera kockiana,
Phanera lambiana,
Phanera lingua,
Phanera lucida,
Phanera menispermacea,
Phanera merrilliana,
Phanera pachyphylla,
Phanera pauciflora,
Phanera posthumi,
Phanera praesignis,
Phanera pyrrhaneura,
Phanera sylvani,
Phanera williamsii,
Phanera wrayi,
Phanera ridleyi,
Phanera yunnanensis,
Phanera aherniana,
Species in the Fabaceae family