Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penicilliloba
ID:
1427901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Gagnep.) Sinou & Bruneau

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Taxon69: 80 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444066


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Description

Phanera penicilliloba (also called Penicilliloba Phanera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phanera penicilliloba is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phanera penicilliloba is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, kidney-shaped bean. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phanera penicilliloba is a shrub native to South America. It is grown for its showy, fragrant flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be kept moist until they root. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Phanera penicilliloba

Phanera penicilliloba can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Phanera penicilliloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phanera penicilliloba?

Phanera penicilliloba

What is the common name of Phanera penicilliloba?

Penicilliloba

What is the natural habitat of Phanera penicilliloba?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

References

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Anne Bruneau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruneau' in the authors string.