Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 18: 247 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393861
Common Names
- Poupartia silvatica
- Silvatica Poupartia
- Silvatica Pouparti
Description
Poupartia silvatica (also called Wild Poupartia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. Its flowers are yellowish-green and its fruits are drupes. It is found in open, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Poupartia silvatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for landscaping and as a hedge plant. The leaves of the plant are used to make tea and are believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poupartia silvatica has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poupartia silvatica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Poupartia silvatica
Poupartia silvatica is found in the tropical forests of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Poupartia silvatica FAQ
What is the common name of Poupartia silvatica?
Silvatica Poupartia
What is the scientific name of Poupartia silvatica?
Poupartia silvatica
What is the natural habitat of Poupartia silvatica?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Poupartia genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
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Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,