Pfaffia siqueiriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siqueiriana
ID:
510646
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marchior. & Miotto
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Pesquisas, Bot. 58: 384 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509978
Common Names
- Pfaffia Siqueiriana
- Siqueiriana Pfaffia
- Siqueiriana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pfaffia siqueiriana (also called Siqueiriana Pfaffia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It has thick, fleshy, arrow-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Pfaffia siqueiriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pfaffia siqueiriana has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pfaffia siqueiriana can be propagated by division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Pfaffia siqueiriana
Pfaffia siqueiriana can be found in Brazil.
Pfaffia siqueiriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pfaffia siqueiriana?
Pfaffia siqueiriana
What is the common name of Pfaffia siqueiriana?
Siqueiriana Pfaffia
Where is Pfaffia siqueiriana found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Pfaffia genus
Pfaffia aurata, Pfaffia argyrea, Pfaffia aphylla, Pfaffia acutifolia, Pfaffia tuberculosa, Pfaffia townsendii, Pfaffia velutina, Pfaffia sarcophylla, Pfaffia sericantha, Pfaffia gnaphalioides, Pfaffia glomerata, Pfaffia glabrata, Pfaffia fruticulosa, Pfaffia elata, Pfaffia denudata, Pfaffia costaricensis, Pfaffia completa, Pfaffia minarum, Pfaffia jubata, Pfaffia iresinoides, Pfaffia hirtula, Pfaffia siqueiriana, Pfaffia tuberosa, Pfaffia cipoana, Pfaffia rupestris, Pfaffia densipellita, Pfaffia gleasonii, Pfaffia rotundifolia,
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-2608158: Based on the initial data import
Silvia Tersinha Sfoggia Miotto (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miotto' in the authors string.
Maria Salete Marchioretto (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchior.' in the authors string.