Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
394829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 44: 40 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394161

Common Names

  • Pfaffia aphylla
  • Leafless Pfaffia
  • Aphylla Pfaffia

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Description

Pfaffia aphylla (also called False Tamarind, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to dry deciduous woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Pfaffia aphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pfaffia aphylla is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pfaffia aphylla is a tropical, evergreen, perennial climber. It is propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Pfaffia aphylla

Pfaffia aphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Pfaffia aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pfaffia aphylla?

Pfaffia aphylla

What is the common name of Pfaffia aphylla?

Brazilian ginseng

What is the natural habitat of Pfaffia aphylla?

It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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