Synostemon podenzanae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
podenzanae
ID:
1330585
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) I.Telford & Pruesapan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 27(5-6): 456. 2015 [2014 publ. 29 Jun 2015]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343039
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Synostemon podenzanae (also called Podenzana's Synostemon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single leaf at the top. The flowers are small and white with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid forests, usually on tree branches.
Uses & Benefits
Synostemon podenzanae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Synostemon podenzanae has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are initially green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Synostemon podenzanae is a shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Synostemon podenzanae
Synostemon podenzanae can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Synostemon podenzanae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synostemon podenzanae?
Synostemon podenzanae
What is the common name of Synostemon podenzanae?
Podenzana's Synostemon
What is the natural habitat of Synostemon podenzanae?
Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
Species in the Synostemon genus
Synostemon albiflorus, Synostemon bacciformis, Synostemon glaucus, Synostemon hirtellus, Synostemon ramosissimus, Synostemon rigens, Synostemon sphenophyllus, Synostemon trachyspermus, Synostemon podenzanae, Synostemon spinosus, Synostemon hamersleyensis, Synostemon aphyllus, Synostemon hubbardii, Synostemon lissocarpus, Synostemon rhytidospermus, Synostemon salignus, Synostemon umbrosus, Synostemon judithae,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Ian R.H. Telford (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Telford' in the authors string.
Kanchana Pruesapan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruesapan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148341-1: Based on the initial data import