Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
magnifica
ID:
1230580

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 49 (1982).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229918

Common Names

  • Peixotoa magnifica
  • Magnificent Peixotoa
  • Magnificent Tree Cactus

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Description

Peixotoa magnifica (also called Magnificent Peixotoa, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and can reach up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and pinnate. This plant is found in humid forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Peixotoa magnifica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peixotoa magnifica has white flowers, and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peixotoa magnifica is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 18-21°C.

Where to Find Peixotoa magnifica

Peixotoa magnifica is found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Peixotoa magnifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peixotoa magnifica?

Peixotoa magnifica

What is the natural habitat of Peixotoa magnifica?

It is native to Brazil and grows in moist, shady areas.

What are the characteristics of Peixotoa magnifica?

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate leaves and white flowers.

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,

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