Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sarcophylla
ID:
394916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedersen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Adansonia sér. 3, 19(2): 239. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394248

Common Names

  • Pfaffia Sarcophylla
  • Sarcophylla Pfaffia
  • Pfaffia Sarcophylla Tree

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Description

Pfaffia sarcophylla (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 sarcophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psilotrichum gnaphalobryum 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 sarcophylla 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 sarcophylla

Pfaffia sarcophylla is found in Brazil.

Pfaffia sarcophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pfaffia sarcophylla?

Pfaffia sarcophylla

What is the common name of Pfaffia sarcophylla?

Sarco-leaved Pfaffia

What is the natural habitat of Pfaffia sarcophylla?

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