Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
irwinii
ID:
475250

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 44 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474582

Common Names

  • Peixotoa irwinii
  • Irwinii Peixotoa
  • Peixotoa

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Description

Peixotoa irwinii (also called Irwin’s Peixotoa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Brazil. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Peixotoa irwinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peixotoa irwinii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peixotoa irwinii is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in the dry forests of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. It is a fast-growing plant and is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It needs regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and flowering.

Where to Find Peixotoa irwinii

Peixotoa irwinii is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Peixotoa irwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peixotoa irwinii?

Peixotoa irwinii

What type of plant is Peixotoa irwinii?

Peixotoa irwinii is a species of shrub.

Where is Peixotoa irwinii found?

Peixotoa irwinii is found in the Caribbean.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2548717: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.