Status:
valid
Authors:
King & Gamble
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 113 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267847
Common Names
- Petraeovitex scortechinii
- Scortechinii Petraeovitex
- Scortechin's Petraeovitex
Description
Petraeovitex scortechinii (also called 'Scortechin's Petraeovitex', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has small, ovate leaves with serrated edges and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Petraeovitex scortechinii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petraeovitex scortechinii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Petraeovitex scortechinii is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Petraeovitex scortechinii
Petraeovitex scortechinii is found in India and Sri Lanka.
Petraeovitex scortechinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petraeovitex scortechinii?
Petraeovitex scortechinii
What is the common name of Petraeovitex scortechinii?
Scortechinii Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Petraeovitex scortechinii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Petraeovitex genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,