Pterolepis piatensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piatensis
ID:
1554576
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.S.Renner) J.G.Freitas & A.K.A.Santos
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 427(3): 205. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034207
Common Names
- Pterolepis piatensis
- Piatensis Pterolepis
- Piatensis's Pterolepis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterolepis piatensis (also called Piat Pterolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pterolepis piatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterolepis piatensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterolepis piatensis is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Pterolepis piatensis
Pterolepis piatensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.
Pterolepis piatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterolepis piatensis?
Pterolepis piatensis
What is the family of Pterolepis piatensis?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Pterolepis piatensis?
Piat Pterolepis
Species in the Pterolepis genus
Pterolepis alpestris, Pterolepis buraeavi, Pterolepis cearensis, Pterolepis parnassifolia, Pterolepis polygonoides, Pterolepis repanda, Pterolepis glomerata, Pterolepis stenophylla, Pterolepis trichotoma, Pterolepis herincqniana, Pterolepis rotundifolia, Pterolepis picorondonca, Pterolepis cataphracta, Pterolepis riedeliana, Pterolepis perpusilla, Pterolepis haplostemona, Pterolepis hirsutissima, Pterolepis piatensis, Pterolepis clidemioides, Pterolepis caracana,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,