Penaea ericifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericifolia
ID:
482828
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
ksu
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 520 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482160
Common Names
- Ericifolia Penaea
- Ericifolia
- Penaea Ericifolia
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- Brachysiphon ericifolius A.Juss. [unknown]
- Stylapterus ericifolius (A.Juss.) R.Dahlgren [unknown]
Description
Penaea ericifolia (also called 'Pink Sea Urchin', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, glossy green leaves and pink flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in coastal areas and in the understory of woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Penaea ericifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural fence. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat anxiety and insomnia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Penaea ericifolia has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in dense clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and winged, and the seedlings are dark green with a white line along the center of the leaves.
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Penaea ericifolia is a tropical plant native to the Canary Islands. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of about 8 inches. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It is also possible to propagate it from seed, though this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Penaea ericifolia
Penaea ericifolia is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Penaea ericifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Penaea ericifolia?
Penaea ericifolia
What is the common name of Penaea ericifolia?
Heath-leaved Penaea
Where is Penaea ericifolia native to?
Brazil
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
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:676068-1: Based on the initial data import