Penaea sulcata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
1411470
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Dahlgren) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259027778. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423935
Common Names
- Penaea sulcata
- Sulcate Pea Shrimp
- Sulcata Pea Shrimp
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Penaea sulcata (also called the Sulcate Penaea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It has a single trunk and can reach heights of up to 10 m. It has dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Penaea sulcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Penaea sulcata has small, yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Penaea sulcata is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Penaea sulcata
Penaea sulcata is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Penaea sulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Penaea sulcata?
Penaea sulcata
What is the common name of Penaea sulcata?
Grooved Penaea
What is the natural habitat of Penaea sulcata?
Penaea sulcata is found in tropical forests of Central and South America
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
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Rolf Dahlgren (1932-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Dahlgren' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77183649-1: Based on the initial data import