Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mennegae
ID:
1085635

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 27: 12 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084973

Common Names

  • Perebea mennegae
  • Mennégé's Perebea
  • Mennégé's Treebine

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Description

Perebea mennegae (also called 'Mennega's Perebea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It has a dense, upright canopy and grows up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are glossy green and oblong in shape. It is found in moist, tropical habitats and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Perebea mennegae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perebea mennegae has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, green, ovoid-shaped fruits. The fruits contain small, black seeds which are dispersed by birds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and are initially green in color.

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Where to Find Perebea mennegae

Perebea mennegae is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Moraceae family

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