Status:
valid
Authors:
Lombardi
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 29 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033100
Common Names
- Manaoara Peritassa
- Manaoara False Nettle
- Manaoara Lopseed
Description
Peritassa manaoara (also called Manaoara Peritassa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Peritassa manaoara is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peritassa manaoara has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have two leaves that are green and pointed.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peritassa manaoara is a drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Peritassa manaoara
Peritassa manaoara is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas and Pará.
Species in the Peritassa genus
Peritassa pruinosa,
Peritassa peruviana,
Peritassa laevigata,
Peritassa huanucana,
Peritassa compta,
Peritassa campestris,
Peritassa sadleri,
Peritassa longifolia,
Peritassa myrsinoides,
Peritassa petiolata,
Peritassa manaoara,
Peritassa nectandrifolia,
Peritassa mexiae,
Peritassa bullata,
Peritassa dulcis,
Peritassa killipii,
Peritassa flaviflora,
Peritassa calypsoides,
Peritassa hatschbachii,
Peritassa glabra,
Peritassa formidolosa,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,