Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1276024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Goyder

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 437 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275362

Common Names

  • Philibertia peruviana
  • Peruvian Philibertia
  • Philibertia

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Description

Philibertia peruviana (also called Peruvian Philibertia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Philibertia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philibertia peruviana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philibertia peruviana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes mountains of Peru. It is a member of the family Gesneriaceae. It is easily cultivated and propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Philibertia peruviana

Philibertia peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in dry grasslands and shrublands.

Species in the Philibertia genus

Philibertia alba, Philibertia urceolata, Philibertia zongoensis, Philibertia solanoides, Philibertia gilliesii, Philibertia campanulata, Philibertia picta, Philibertia stipitata, Philibertia lysimachioides, Philibertia fiebrigii, Philibertia globiflora, Philibertia fontellae, Philibertia boliviana, Philibertia velutina, Philibertia parviflora, Philibertia candolleana, Philibertia peruviana, Philibertia bicornuta, Philibertia discolor, Philibertia volcanensis, Philibertia micrantha, Philibertia tubata, Philibertia cionophora, Philibertia amblystigma, Philibertia multiflora, Philibertia tactila, Philibertia speciosa, Philibertia latiflora, Philibertia longistyla, Philibertia boliviensis, Philibertia mitophora, Philibertia tucumanensis, Philibertia tomentosa, Philibertia affinis, Philibertia subnivea, Philibertia suberecta, Philibertia religiosa, Philibertia barbata, Philibertia nivea, Philibertia coalita, Philibertia castillonii,

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,

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.