Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelana
ID:
454121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm.) T.Arias, Callejas & Bornst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 207 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453453

Common Names

  • Venezuelana Manekia
  • Venezuelana Manekia
  • Manekia venezuelana

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Synonyms

  • Sarcorhachis venezuelana Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Manekia venezuelana (also called Venezuelan Manekia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Manekia venezuelana is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a traditional medicine for treating urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manekia venezuelana has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manekia venezuelana is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows in dense, tufted clumps. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Manekia venezuelana

Manekia venezuelana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Venezuela.

Manekia venezuelana FAQ

What type of soil does Manekia venezuelana prefer?

Manekia venezuelana prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Manekia venezuelana?

Manekia venezuelana prefers temperatures between 55-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Manekia venezuelana?

Manekia venezuelana prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Piperaceae family

Manekia venezuelana, Manekia obtusa, Manekia naranjoana, Manekia urbani, Manekia incurva, Manekia sydowii, Peperomia megalopoda, Peperomia melanokirrocarpa, Peperomia melinii, Peperomia matlalucaensis, Peperomia meeboldii, Peperomia maxwellana, Peperomia maypurensis, Peperomia tuisana, Peperomia uaupesensis, Peperomia turboensis, Peperomia turialvensis, Peperomia tutuilana, Peperomia udisilvestris, Peperomia macrostachya, Peperomia maculosa, Peperomia maestrana, Peperomia magnoliifolia, Peperomia macedoana, Peperomia mala, Peperomia marchionensis, Peperomia mariannensis, Peperomia marivelesana, Peperomia martiana, Peperomia manarae, Peperomia marahuacensis, Peperomia mantadiana, Peperomia mutilata, Peperomia naitasiriensis, Peperomia muscicola, Peperomia nandalana, Peperomia ripicola, Peperomia rivulorum, Peperomia retivenulosa, Peperomia quadrifolia, Peperomia quadrangularis, Peperomia quaesita, Peperomia quaifei, Peperomia rodriguesiana, Peperomia curtispica, Peperomia cyclophylla, Peperomia cuspidata, Peperomia deppeana, Peperomia defluens, Peperomia degeneri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2510976: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Tatiana Arias (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Arias' in the authors string.
Ricardo Callejas (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callejas' in the authors string.
Allan Jay Bornstein (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornst.' in the authors string.