Penianthus — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Penianthus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Penianthus longifolius
Penianthus longifolius
Family: Menispermaceae
Cultivation
The plant thrives under a moist equatorial climate, with a mean minimum temperature of 20°c and a mean maximum temperature of 29°c. The mean annual rainfall in its area of distribution is about 1,800mm. Found in the wild in sandy to rocky soils.
Full cultivation guide →Evergreen ShrubView Details
Medicinal
Penianthus patulinervis
Penianthus patulinervis
Family: Menispermaceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Evergreen ShrubView Details
Medicinal
Penianthus zenkeri
Penianthus zenkeri
Family: Menispermaceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Evergreen TreeView Details