Philenoptera — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Philenoptera recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Philenoptera cyanescens
Philenoptera cyanescens
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen.
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Philenoptera laxiflora
Philenoptera laxiflora
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Found in the wild mainly on moist, well-drained soils. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Philenoptera nelsii
Philenoptera nelsii
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria; these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
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Philenoptera violacea
Philenoptera violacea
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Plants can tolerate a few degrees of frost. Grows best in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Plants are very sensitive to fire.
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