Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
1074819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm.) Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 98 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074157

Common Names

  • Costaricensis Peltanthera
  • Peltanthera costaricensis
  • Peltanthera

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Description

Peltanthera costaricensis (also called 'Costa Rican peltanthera' and 'Costa Rican peltanthera', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peltanthera costaricensis is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peltanthera costaricensis is white and has five petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peltanthera costaricensis is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, from sea level up to 1,500 m. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Germination is usually rapid, and seedlings should be transplanted when they reach 10-15 cm in height.

Where to Find Peltanthera costaricensis

Peltanthera costaricensis is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Peltanthera genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:186967-2: Based on the initial data import