Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
panamense
ID:
1335434

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.L.Kawas., S.Castillo & McPherson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 18 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347888

Common Names

  • Erisma panamense
  • Panamense Erisma
  • Panama Erisma

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Description

Erisma panamense (also called Panama Erisma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Panama. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Erisma panamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erisma panamense has small white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erisma panamense is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Erisma panamense

Erisma panamense is native to Panama and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.

Erisma panamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erisma panamense?

Erisma panamense

What is the family of Erisma panamense?

Vochysiaceae

What is the common name of Erisma panamense?

Panama erisma

Species in the Vochysiaceae family

Callisthene dryadum, Callisthene erythroclada, Callisthene fasciculata, Callisthene inundata, Callisthene major, Callisthene microphylla, Callisthene minor, Callisthene mollissima, Erisma arietinum, Erisma bicolor, Erisma blancoa, Erisma bracteosum, Erisma calcaratum, Erisma costatum, Erisma djalma-batistae, Erisma floribundum, Erisma fuscum, Erisma gracile, Erisma japura, Erisma lanceolatum, Erisma laurifolium, Erisma maliforme, Erisma megalophyllum, Erisma micranthum, Erisma nitidum, Erisma niveum, Erisma silvae, Erisma splendens, Erisma tessmannii, Erisma uncinatum, Erisma panamense, Erismadelphus exsul, Erismadelphus sessilis, Korupodendron songweanum, Qualea marioniae, Qualea johannabakkerae, Qualea acuminata, Qualea amapaensis, Qualea amoena, Qualea brasiliana, Qualea brevipedicellata, Qualea calantha, Qualea calophylla, Qualea clavata, Qualea coerulea, Qualea cordata, Qualea cryptantha, Qualea cyanea, Qualea cymulosa, Qualea decorticans,

References

Gordon D. McPherson (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McPherson' in the authors string.
Maria Lucia Kawasaki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Kawas.' in the authors string.
Sumling Castillo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Castillo' in the authors string.