Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
474537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 18: 463 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473869

Common Names

  • Angustifolia Perebea
  • Perebea Angustifolia
  • Perebea Angustifolia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Olmedia angustifolia Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Perebea angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Perebea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has white, bell-shaped flowers and grows to a height of about 3 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Perebea angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perebea angustifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perebea angustifolia is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Perebea angustifolia

Perebea angustifolia is native to South America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams or in forests.

Perebea angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perebea angustifolia?

Perebea angustifolia

What is the common name of Perebea angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved perebea

What type of plant is Perebea angustifolia?

Tree

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2547454: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.