Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balle) Polhill & Wiens
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 171 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075603
Common Names
- Edouard's Phragmanthera
- Phragmanthera edouardii
- Edouardii Phragmanthera
Uses & Benefits
Phragmanthera edouardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phragmanthera edouardii is white in color and has 4 petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phragmanthera edouardii can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Phragmanthera edouardii
Phragmanthera edouardii can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
Species in the Phragmanthera genus
Phragmanthera rufescens,
Phragmanthera polycrypta,
Phragmanthera glaucocarpa,
Phragmanthera nigritana,
Phragmanthera seretii,
Phragmanthera leonensis,
Phragmanthera kamerunensis,
Phragmanthera zygiarum,
Phragmanthera usuiensis,
Phragmanthera sterculiae,
Phragmanthera guerichii,
Phragmanthera capitata,
Phragmanthera exellii,
Phragmanthera engleri,
Phragmanthera dschallensis,
Phragmanthera dombeyae,
Phragmanthera crassicaulis,
Phragmanthera cornetii,
Phragmanthera cinerea,
Phragmanthera brieyi,
Phragmanthera baumii,
Phragmanthera batangae,
Phragmanthera austroarabica,
Phragmanthera edouardii,
Phragmanthera eminii,
Phragmanthera erythraea,
Phragmanthera longiflora,
Phragmanthera luteovittata,
Phragmanthera macrosolen,
Phragmanthera proteicola,
Phragmanthera raynaliana,
Phragmanthera regularis,
Phragmanthera sarertaensis,
Phragmanthera talbotiorum,
Phragmanthera vignei,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,