Phemeranthus punae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punae
ID:
1043064
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Eggli & Nyffeler
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 240 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042402
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phemeranthus punae (also called Puna Phemeranthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a spreading, bushy habit and grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are oblong and have a toothed margin. It grows in open woodlands, scrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phemeranthus punae is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phemeranthus punae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are clustered in a terminal spike. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phemeranthus punae is an evergreen perennial native to South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun if given sufficient water.
Where to Find Phemeranthus punae
Phemeranthus punae can be found in South America.
Species in the Phemeranthus genus
Phemeranthus punae, Phemeranthus aurantiacus, Phemeranthus brevicaulis, Phemeranthus calcaricus, Phemeranthus humilis, Phemeranthus longipes, Phemeranthus marginatus, Phemeranthus mengesii, Phemeranthus parviflorus, Phemeranthus rugospermus, Phemeranthus thompsonii, Phemeranthus validulus, Phemeranthus brevifolius, Phemeranthus spinescens, Phemeranthus teretifolius, Phemeranthus oligospermus, Phemeranthus mexicanus, Phemeranthus multiflorus, Phemeranthus napiformis,
Species in the Montiaceae family
Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100374799: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.
Reto Nyffeler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyffeler' in the authors string.