Peixotoa psilophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psilophylla
ID:
1249895
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 60 (1982).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249233
Common Names
- Peixotoa psilophylla
- Psilophyllous Peixotoa
- Psilophyllous Peixotoa Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peixotoa psilophylla (also called psilophyllous peixotoa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Peixotoa psilophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Peixotoa psilophylla are white and tubular, and are borne in clusters of up to 5 flowers. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peixotoa psilophylla is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy, mature plant and place it in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. For seeds, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. Place the seeds in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, transplant them to a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Peixotoa psilophylla
Peixotoa psilophylla is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Peixotoa psilophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peixotoa psilophylla?
Peixotoa psilophylla
What is the family of Peixotoa psilophylla?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Peixotoa psilophylla?
Dry areas of the Cerrado
Species in the Peixotoa genus
Peixotoa reticulata, Peixotoa anadenanthera, Peixotoa hispidula, Peixotoa irwinii, Peixotoa grandiflora, Peixotoa megalantha, Peixotoa andersonii, Peixotoa axillaris, Peixotoa barnebyi, Peixotoa catarinensis, Peixotoa cipoana, Peixotoa gardneri, Peixotoa octoflora, Peixotoa cordistipula, Peixotoa glabra, Peixotoa hirta, Peixotoa jussieuana, Peixotoa leptoclada, Peixotoa parviflora, Peixotoa tomentosa, Peixotoa magnifica, Peixotoa adenopoda, Peixotoa bahiana, Peixotoa goiana, Peixotoa hatschbachii, Peixotoa paludosa, Peixotoa psilophylla, Peixotoa sericea, Peixotoa spinensis, Peixotoa floribunda,
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 tro-50149069: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.