Verrucularina piresii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piresii
ID:
1258108
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.R.Anderson) Rauschert
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Taxon 31: 560 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257446
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Verrucularina piresii (also called Pires' verrucularina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Verrucularina piresii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verrucularina piresii has small, yellow-green flowers, with its seed being a small, brown capsule. Its seedlings have two to three frond-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Verrucularina piresii can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a moist environment with moderate to high light. It should be fertilized regularly with liquid fertilizer.
Where to Find Verrucularina piresii
Verrucularina piresii can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Verrucularina piresii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verrucularina piresii?
Verrucularina piresii
What type of plant is Verrucularina piresii?
Fern
Where does Verrucularina piresii grow?
South America
Species in the Verrucularina genus
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-50184601: Based on the initial data import
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.