Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
395439

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2408421: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.