Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
mandoni
ID:
1025804

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

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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.

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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.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import