Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 2: 23 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394236
Common Names
- Pfaffia Velutina
- Velutina Pfaffia
- Pfaffia Velutina Tree
Synonyms
- Gomphrena velutina Moq. [unknown]
Description
Pfaffia velutina (also called Velvet pfaffia, 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 velutina 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 velutina is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pfaffia velutina 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 velutina
Pfaffia velutina is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Pfaffia velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pfaffia velutina?
Pfaffia velutina
What is the common name of Pfaffia velutina?
Velvet Pfaffia
What is the natural habitat of Pfaffia velutina?
It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay
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,