Status:
valid
Authors:
Soler.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 16: 244. 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025142
Common Names
- Protoschwenkia mandoni
- Mandon's Protoschwenkia
- Tropical Protoschwenkia
Description
Protoschwenkia mandoni (also called Mandon's Protoschwenkia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1.2 m in height. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Uses & Benefits
Protoschwenkia mandoni is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various illnesses such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Protoschwenkia mandoni is a white to pale yellow, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Where to Find Protoschwenkia mandoni
Protoschwenkia mandoni can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru.
Species in the Protoschwenkia genus
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Hans Solereder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soler.' in the authors string.