Porterandia puffii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puffii
ID:
337021
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zahid
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 55: 235 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336353
Common Names
- Porterandia puffii
- Puffii Porterandia
- Puffii Porterandia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Porterandia puffii (also called Puff's porterandia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Porterandia puffii has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Porterandia puffii are small, yellow-green, and have four petals. The seeds are small, winged, and brown. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Porterandia puffii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and allowed to root in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Porterandia puffii
Porterandia puffii is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia.
Porterandia puffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porterandia puffii?
Porterandia puffii
What is the common name of Porterandia puffii?
Puffii Porterandia
Where is Porterandia puffii native to?
South America
Species in the Porterandia genus
Porterandia anisophylla, Porterandia catappifolia, Porterandia glabrifolia, Porterandia grandifolia, Porterandia minor, Porterandia pauciflora, Porterandia scortechinii, Porterandia subsessilis, Porterandia beamanii, Porterandia chanii, Porterandia macroptera, Porterandia puffii, Porterandia bruneiensis, Porterandia celebica, Porterandia congestiflora, Porterandia hosei, Porterandia kalimantanensis, Porterandia lambirensis, Porterandia laxiflora, Porterandia postarii, Porterandia rarissima, Porterandia dinghoui,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216712: Based on the initial data import
Mat Said Zahid (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahid' in the authors string.