Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
776097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
iplants

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 301 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775430

Common Names

  • Grias peruviana
  • Peruviana
  • Peruvian Grias

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Description

Grias peruviana (also called 'Peruvian Grias', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree, with a height of up to 20 feet. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade.

Uses & Benefits

Grias peruviana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grias peruviana has yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds, and thin, long seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grias peruviana is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Grias peruviana

Grias peruviana is native to the tropical forests of Peru.

Grias peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grias peruviana?

Grias peruviana

What is the natural habitat of Grias peruviana?

Tropical rainforests

What type of soil does Grias peruviana prefer?

Fertile, well-draining soil

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313976: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.