Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miers) A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 519 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394771
Common Names
- Peritassa peruviana
- Peruvian Peritassa
- Peritassa
Synonyms
- Sicyomorpha peruviana Miers [unknown]
Description
Peritassa peruviana (also called Peruvian Peritassa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has white flowers and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Peritassa peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peritassa peruviana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peritassa peruviana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright light.
Where to Find Peritassa peruviana
Peritassa peruviana is native to South America and can be found in Peru and Bolivia.
Peritassa peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peritassa peruviana?
Peritassa peruviana
What is the common name of Peritassa peruviana?
Peruvian Peritassa
What is the natural habitat of Peritassa peruviana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,