Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
egleri
ID:
475310

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 386 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474642

Common Names

  • Pterandra egleri
  • Egler's Pterandra
  • Egler's Fern

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Description

Pterandra egleri (also called Pterandra egleri, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white, star-shaped flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pterandra egleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterandra egleri is a small, yellow flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, spherical seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterandra egleri is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be divided into sections of at least 5 cm in length and planted in a well-draining potting mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pterandra egleri

Pterandra egleri is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

Pterandra egleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterandra egleri?

Pterandra egleri

What is the common name of Pterandra egleri?

Egleri Pterandra

What type of plant is Pterandra egleri?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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