Passerina esterhuyseniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esterhuyseniae
ID:
1273280
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bredenk. & A.E.van Wyk
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 33: 75 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272618
Common Names
- Esterhuysen's Passerina
- Esterhuysen's Star-thistle
- Esterhuysen's Starthistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passerina esterhuyseniae (also called 'Esterhuysen's Passerina', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It has small, white flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas of the forest, such as along streams and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Passerina esterhuyseniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Passerina esterhuyseniae has small, white flowers that are arranged in a globular head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passerina esterhuyseniae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Passerina esterhuyseniae
Passerina esterhuyseniae is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the mountains, usually at elevations of 1,500 to 3,000 meters.
Species in the Passerina genus
Passerina montana, Passerina burchellii, Passerina comosa, Passerina ericoides, Passerina falcifolia, Passerina filiformis, Passerina galpinii, Passerina obtusifolia, Passerina paleacea, Passerina paludosa, Passerina rigida, Passerina rubra, Passerina truncata, Passerina quadrifaria, Passerina nivicola, Passerina montivaga, Passerina esterhuyseniae, Passerina pendula, Passerina drakensbergensis, Passerina corymbosa,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50258314: Based on the initial data import
Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Christina Lindith Bredenkamp (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bredenk.' in the authors string.