Status:
valid
Authors:
Monach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 6: 242 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264396
Common Names
- Parahancornia peruviana
- Peruvian Parahancornia
- Peruvian's Parahancornia
Description
Parahancornia peruviana (also called Peruvian Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Parahancornia peruviana is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Parahancornia peruviana is white or yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parahancornia peruviana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Parahancornia peruviana
Parahancornia peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in the departments of Cajamarca, La Libertad, and Lambayeque.
Parahancornia peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parahancornia peruviana?
Parahancornia peruviana
What is the family of Parahancornia peruviana?
Asteraceae
Where is Parahancornia peruviana found?
Mexico
Species in the Parahancornia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,