Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Caires
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 66(3): 859. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423891
Common Names
- Peristethium phaneroneurum
- Visible-Veined Peristethium
- Phaneroneurum Peristethium
Description
Peristethium phaneroneurum (also called False Senna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador. It grows in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical dry montane grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Peristethium phaneroneurum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peristethium phaneroneurum is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peristethium phaneroneurum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or in a container.
Where to Find Peristethium phaneroneurum
Peristethium phaneroneurum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, and Spain.
Peristethium phaneroneurum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peristethium phaneroneurum?
Peristethium phaneroneurum
What is the common name of Peristethium phaneroneurum?
Phaneroneurum Peristethium
Where is Peristethium phaneroneurum native to?
South America
Species in the Peristethium genus
Peristethium aequatoris,
Peristethium archeri,
Peristethium attenuatum,
Peristethium polystachyum,
Peristethium primarium,
Peristethium lojae,
Peristethium peruviense,
Peristethium leptostachyum,
Peristethium reticulatum,
Peristethium colombianum,
Peristethium confertiflorum,
Peristethium lamprophyllum,
Peristethium nitidum,
Peristethium palandense,
Peristethium roraimense,
Peristethium tortistylum,
Peristethium grahamii,
Peristethium phaneroneurum,
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,