Status:
valid
Authors:
Rourke
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 55: 400 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273973
Common Names
- Penaea dahlgrenii
- Dahlgrenii Penaea
- Dahlgrenii Penaea Shrimp
Description
Penaea dahlgrenii (also called Dahlgren's penaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Penaea dahlgrenii is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in erosion control projects and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Penaea dahlgrenii has small, white flowers that are followed by small, black berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Penaea dahlgrenii is an evergreen, perennial plant native to Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, collect them when they are ripe and sow them on a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Penaea dahlgrenii
Penaea dahlgrenii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Penaea dahlgrenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Penaea dahlgrenii?
Penaea dahlgrenii
What is the common name of Penaea dahlgrenii?
Dahlgren's Penaea
Where is Penaea dahlgrenii native to?
South Africa
Species in the Penaea genus
Penaea ericifolia,
Penaea fucata,
Penaea dubia,
Penaea acuta,
Penaea lateriflora,
Penaea formosa,
Penaea acutifolia,
Penaea cneorum,
Penaea mucronata,
Penaea candolleana,
Penaea ericoides,
Penaea fruticulosa,
Penaea sarcocolla,
Penaea dahlgrenii,
Penaea petraea,
Penaea rupestris,
Penaea micrantha,
Penaea ruscifolia,
Penaea geneiophora,
Penaea speciosa,
Penaea gigantea,
Penaea retzioides,
Penaea microphylla,
Penaea mundii,
Penaea lanceolata,
Penaea sulcata,
Species in the Penaeaceae family
Olinia vanguerioides,
Olinia usambarensis,
Olinia ruandensis,
Olinia rochetiana,
Olinia micrantha,
Olinia huillensis,
Olinia capensis,
Olinia emarginata,
Olinia radiata,
Olinia ventosa,
Penaea ericifolia,
Penaea fucata,
Penaea dubia,
Penaea acuta,
Penaea lateriflora,
Penaea formosa,
Penaea acutifolia,
Penaea cneorum,
Penaea mucronata,
Penaea candolleana,
Penaea ericoides,
Penaea fruticulosa,
Penaea sarcocolla,
Penaea dahlgrenii,
Penaea petraea,
Penaea rupestris,
Penaea micrantha,
Penaea ruscifolia,
Penaea geneiophora,
Penaea speciosa,
Penaea gigantea,
Penaea retzioides,
Penaea microphylla,
Penaea mundii,
Penaea lanceolata,
Penaea sulcata,
Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides,
Stylapterus ericoides,