Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
394927

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Pedersen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Prov. Buenos Aires Pt. 3, Piperac.-Legumin., 146 (1967).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394259

Common Names

  • Pfaffia Glomerata
  • Glomerata Pfaffia
  • Pfaffia Glomerata Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mogiphanes glauca Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mogiphanes dunaliana Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia vana S.Moore [unknown]
  • Pfaffia stenophylla Stuchlík [unknown]
  • Pfaffia glauca Spreng. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia dunaliana Schinz [unknown]
  • Pfaffia luzuliflora D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia luzuliflora colombiana O.Stuetzer [unknown]
  • Pfaffia luzuliflora paniculata O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Pfaffia luzuliflora microcephala O.Stützer ex Suess. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia stenophylla albiramea Chodat [unknown]
  • Pfaffia stenophylla basilignosa Chodat [unknown]
  • Pfaffia stenophylla foliosa O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Pfaffia luzuliflora elliptica O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Pfaffia luzuliflora virgata O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Pfaffia iresinoides luzuliflora (Mart.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pfaffia iresinoides angustifolia O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Pfaffia luzuliflora gracilis O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Pfaffia luzuliflora squarrosa O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Sertuernera glauca Mart. [unknown]
  • Sertuernera luzuliflora Mart. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera glauca (Mart.) Hosseus [unknown]
  • Gomphrena dunaliana Moq. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena glauca Moq. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena luzuliflora Moq. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena stenophylla Spreng. [unknown]
  • Iresine glomerata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia fiebrigii Suess. [unknown]
  • Sertuernera luzulaeflora Mart. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia glabrescens Suess. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia glomerata squarrosa (O.Stützer) Pedersen [unknown]
  • Pfaffia divergens O.Stützer [unknown]

Description

Pfaffia glomerata (also called Brazilian ginseng, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a single stem that grows up to 1.5 meters tall, with alternate, pinnate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pfaffia glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pfaffia glomerata has small white flowers that are fragrant and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pfaffia glomerata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil. Propagation is typically done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Pfaffia glomerata

Pfaffia glomerata is found in Brazil.

Pfaffia glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pfaffia glomerata?

Pfaffia glomerata

What is the common name of Pfaffia glomerata?

Glomerate Pfaffia

What is the natural habitat of Pfaffia glomerata?

It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2407746: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Troels Myndel Pedersen (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedersen' in the authors string.