Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tuberculosa
ID:
394896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedersen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Adansonia sér. 3, 19(2): 241. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394228

Common Names

  • Pfaffia Tuberculosa
  • Tuberculosa Pfaffia
  • Pfaffia Tuberculosa Tree

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Description

Pfaffia tuberculosa (also called Brazilian ginseng, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pfaffia tuberculosa 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

The flower of Pfaffia tuberculosa is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pfaffia tuberculosa 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 tuberculosa

Pfaffia tuberculosa is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Pfaffia tuberculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pfaffia tuberculosa?

Pfaffia tuberculosa

What is the common name of Pfaffia tuberculosa?

Tuberculous Pfaffia

What is the natural habitat of Pfaffia tuberculosa?

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,

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