Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
palandense
ID:
1321368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 565 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333822

Common Names

  • Peristethium palandense
  • Palandöken Peristethium
  • Palandöken Peristethium

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Description

Peristethium palandense (also called Paland Peristethium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical Andes. It has an erect stem, lanceolate leaves, and white flowers. It is found in moist and shady forests, at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Peristethium palandense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peristethium palandense is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristethium palandense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the plant.

Where to Find Peristethium palandense

Peristethium palandense is found in Turkey.

Peristethium palandense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peristethium palandense?

Peristethium palandense

What is the common name of Peristethium palandense?

Palanda Peristethium

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Xyridaceae

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.