Penaea acuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuta
ID:
482879
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Phytogr. Blätt. 1: 16 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482211
Common Names
- Penaea acuta
- Sharp Penaea
- Sea Bean
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- Sarcocolla acuta Kunth [unknown]
- Brachysiphon acutus (Thunb.) A.Juss. [unknown]
- Brachysiphon acutus Juss. [unknown]
Description
Penaea acuta (also called Penaea acuta, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of East Africa and is found in dry forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Penaea acuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, antispasmodic, and diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Penaea acuta has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a rosette-like form.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Penaea acuta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 105 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which root easily and quickly. It can also be propagated from seed, though this method is more difficult and takes longer.
Where to Find Penaea acuta
Penaea acuta can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Penaea acuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Penaea acuta?
Penaea acuta
What is the common name of Penaea acuta?
Sharp-tipped Penaea
What is the natural habitat of Penaea acuta?
Tropical and subtropical seas
Species in the Penaea genus
Penaea ericifolia, Penaea fucata, Penaea dubia, Penaea acuta, Penaea lateriflora, Penaea formosa, Penaea acutifolia, Penaea cneorum, Penaea mucronata, Penaea candolleana, Penaea ericoides, Penaea fruticulosa, Penaea sarcocolla, Penaea dahlgrenii, Penaea petraea, Penaea rupestris, Penaea micrantha, Penaea ruscifolia, Penaea geneiophora, Penaea speciosa, Penaea gigantea, Penaea retzioides, Penaea microphylla, Penaea mundii, Penaea lanceolata, Penaea sulcata,
Species in the Penaeaceae family
Olinia vanguerioides, Olinia usambarensis, Olinia ruandensis, Olinia rochetiana, Olinia micrantha, Olinia huillensis, Olinia capensis, Olinia emarginata, Olinia radiata, Olinia ventosa, Penaea ericifolia, Penaea fucata, Penaea dubia, Penaea acuta, Penaea lateriflora, Penaea formosa, Penaea acutifolia, Penaea cneorum, Penaea mucronata, Penaea candolleana, Penaea ericoides, Penaea fruticulosa, Penaea sarcocolla, Penaea dahlgrenii, Penaea petraea, Penaea rupestris, Penaea micrantha, Penaea ruscifolia, Penaea geneiophora, Penaea speciosa, Penaea gigantea, Penaea retzioides, Penaea microphylla, Penaea mundii, Penaea lanceolata, Penaea sulcata, Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides, Stylapterus ericoides,
References
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:676058-1: Based on the initial data import