Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Endl. ex Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 3: 345 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490655
Common Names
- Phenakospermum guyannense
- Guyannense Phenakospermum
- Guyannense False-Mint
Synonyms
- Musidendron amazonicum (Mart.) Nakai [unknown]
- Phenakospermum amazonicum (Mart.) Miq. [unknown]
- Ravenala guyannensis (A.Rich.) Steud. [unknown]
- Urania amazonica Mart. [unknown]
- Urania guyannensis Rich. [unknown]
Description
Phenakospermum guyannense (also called Guyanese Phenakospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South America and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are pink in color.
Uses & Benefits
Phenakospermum guyannense is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phenakospermum guyannense has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phenakospermum guyannense is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Phenakospermum guyannense
Phenakospermum guyannense is native to South America and can be found in the forests of the region.
Phenakospermum guyannense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phenakospermum guyannense?
Phenakospermum guyannense
What is the family of Phenakospermum guyannense?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Phenakospermum guyannense?
Guyana Daisy
Species in the Phenakospermum genus
Species in the Strelitziaceae family
Phenakospermum guyannense,
Ravenala madagascariensis,
Ravenala agatheae,
Ravenala blancii,
Ravenala hladikorum,
Ravenala grandis,
Ravenala menahirana,
Strelitzia alba,
Strelitzia caudata,
Strelitzia juncea,
Strelitzia nicolai,
Strelitzia reginae,