Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
sintenisii
ID:
398296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 48: 609 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397628

Common Names

  • Podonosma sintenisii
  • Sintenis' Podonosma
  • Tropical Podonosma

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Description

Podonosma sintenisii (also called 'Sintenis' Podonosma', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers. It has a rosette of lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Podonosma sintenisii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, bright green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podonosma sintenisii has yellow flowers with red centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podonosma sintenisii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Podonosma sintenisii

Podonosma sintenisii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Podonosma sintenisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podonosma sintenisii?

Podonosma sintenisii

What is the common name of Podonosma sintenisii?

Sintenis' Podonosma

What type of plant is Podonosma sintenisii?

Perennial Flower

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,