Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
somanei
ID:
1554573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peckover

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
CactusWorld 37: 72 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034204

Common Names

  • Pterodiscus somanei
  • Somanei Pterodiscus
  • Somanei's Pterodiscus

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Description

Pterodiscus somanei (also called Somane's Pterodiscus, 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

Pterodiscus somanei 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

Pterodiscus somanei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterodiscus somanei 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 Pterodiscus somanei

Pterodiscus somanei is native to tropical Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo.

Pterodiscus somanei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterodiscus somanei?

Pterodiscus somanei

What is the family of Pterodiscus somanei?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Pterodiscus somanei?

Somane's Pterodiscus

Species in the Pedaliaceae family

Dewinteria petrophila, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Holubia saccata, Linariopsis prostrata, Linariopsis chevalieri, Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus, Pedalium murex, Pterodiscus speciosus, Pterodiscus undulatus, Pterodiscus aurantiacus, Pterodiscus brasiliensis, Pterodiscus saccatus, Pterodiscus luridus, Pterodiscus ngamicus, Pterodiscus purpureus, Pterodiscus elliottii, Pterodiscus coeruleus, Pterodiscus angustifolius, Pterodiscus ruspolii, Pterodiscus kellerianus, Pterodiscus makatiniensis, Pterodiscus cinnabarinus, Pterodiscus somanei, Rogeria adenophylla, Sesamothamnus guerichii, Sesamothamnus benguellensis, Sesamothamnus lugardii, Sesamothamnus rivae, Sesamothamnus busseanus, Sesamum schinzianum, Sesamum radiatum, Sesamum rigidum, Sesamum pedalioides, Sesamum lepidotum, Sesamum triphyllum, Sesamum prostratum, Sesamum indicum, Sesamum alatum, Sesamum angolense, Sesamum angustifolium, Sesamum calycinum, Sesamum latifolium, Sesamum abbreviatum, Sesamum capense, Sesamum marlothii, Sesamum parviflorum, Sesamum rosaceum, Sesamum imperatricis, Sesamum senecioides,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77196899-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].