Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
1257491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 44: 118 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256829

Common Names

  • Brazilian Pleurisanthes
  • Brasiliensis Pleurisanthes
  • Brazilian Pleurisanthe

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Description

Pleurisanthes brasiliensis (also called 'Brazilian Pleurisanthes' and 'Brazilian Lily', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial with long, slender stems and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Brazil and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurisanthes brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurisanthes brasiliensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurisanthes brasiliensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the garden.

Where to Find Pleurisanthes brasiliensis

Pleurisanthes brasiliensis can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Pleurisanthes brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurisanthes brasiliensis?

Pleurisanthes brasiliensis

What is the common name of Pleurisanthes brasiliensis?

Brazilian Water-willow

What is the natural habitat of Pleurisanthes brasiliensis?

Wetlands, ponds, and streams of Brazil

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,