Plowmanianthus panamensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
500350
Status:
valid
Authors:
Faden & C.R.Hardy
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 319 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499682
Common Names
- Plowmanianthus Panamensis
- Panamensis
- Plowmanianthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plowmanianthus panamensis (also called Panama Plowmanianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama, and is found in humid lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Plowmanianthus panamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellow, star-shaped, with five petals, Seed: small, black, oval-shaped, Seedlings: long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plowmanianthus panamensis is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It grows up to 6 feet tall and wide and has small, oval-shaped, grey-green leaves. It produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Plowmanianthus panamensis
Plowmanianthus panamensis can be found in Panama.
Plowmanianthus panamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plowmanianthus panamensis?
Plowmanianthus panamensis
What is the natural habitat of Plowmanianthus panamensis?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Central America.
What is the size of Plowmanianthus panamensis?
It is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall.
Species in the Plowmanianthus genus
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259304: Based on the initial data import
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.
Christopher Ross Hardy (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Hardy' in the authors string.