Penaea formosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
1092139
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 187 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091477
Common Names
- Penaea formosa
- Formosa Penaea
- Penaea Formosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Penaea formosa (also called Formosa Shrimp-plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Penaeaceae. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and wet forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Penaea formosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Penaea formosa is white, with a yellow center and a purple crown. The seed is small and round, with a black-brown color. The seedlings are thin and long, with a green color.
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Penaea formosa is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Penaea formosa
Penaea formosa is native to 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,
References
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:676070-1: Based on the initial data import