Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) D.M.Johnson & N.A.Murray
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 47: 290 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262817
Common Names
- Onychopetalum periquino
- Periquino Onychopetalum
- Periquino Petal
Description
Onychopetalum periquino (also called Periquino Onychopetalum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It is a hardy plant, growing to a height of 1-2 metres, with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Onychopetalum periquino is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Onychopetalum periquino is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onychopetalum periquino is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Onychopetalum periquino
Onychopetalum periquino can be found in Colombia.
Onychopetalum periquino FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onychopetalum periquino?
Onychopetalum periquino
What are the common names of Onychopetalum periquino?
Mintweed, Mintweed, and Aitchison's Ophiocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Onychopetalum periquino?
Grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands
Species in the Onychopetalum genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,