Status:
valid
Authors:
D.B.O.S.Cardoso & Harley
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 777 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318014
Common Names
- Sauvagesia Paganuccii
- Paganuccii Sauvagesia
- Paganuccii's Sauvagesia
Description
Sauvagesia paganuccii (also called Paganucci's Sauvagesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its linear-lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, open fields and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sauvagesia paganuccii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sauvagesia paganuccii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sauvagesia paganuccii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny spot in well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer. Prune as needed to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Sauvagesia paganuccii
Sauvagesia paganuccii is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. It can be found in humid, shady areas of the Atlantic Forest.
Sauvagesia paganuccii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sauvagesia paganuccii?
Sauvagesia paganuccii
What is the family of Sauvagesia paganuccii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Sauvagesia paganuccii?
Paganucci's Sauvagesia
Species in the Sauvagesia genus
Sauvagesia imthurniana,
Sauvagesia guianensis,
Sauvagesia fruticosa,
Sauvagesia longipes,
Sauvagesia oliveirae,
Sauvagesia nitida,
Sauvagesia longifolia,
Sauvagesia linearifolia,
Sauvagesia lanceolata,
Sauvagesia angustifolia,
Sauvagesia amoena,
Sauvagesia falcisepala,
Sauvagesia africana,
Sauvagesia calophylla,
Sauvagesia aliciae,
Sauvagesia erioclada,
Sauvagesia ericoides,
Sauvagesia erecta,
Sauvagesia elata,
Sauvagesia deflexifolia,
Sauvagesia pulchella,
Sauvagesia sprengelii,
Sauvagesia semicylindrifolia,
Sauvagesia rubiginosa,
Sauvagesia roraimensis,
Sauvagesia ribeiroi,
Sauvagesia ramosissima,
Sauvagesia ramosa,
Sauvagesia racemosa,
Sauvagesia tenella,
Sauvagesia nudicaulis,
Sauvagesia paniculata,
Sauvagesia cryptothallis,
Sauvagesia lagevianae,
Sauvagesia insignis,
Sauvagesia paucielata,
Sauvagesia brevipetala,
Sauvagesia tafelbergensis,
Sauvagesia capillaris,
Sauvagesia deficiens,
Sauvagesia elegantissima,
Sauvagesia glandulosa,
Sauvagesia serrata,
Sauvagesia vellozii,
Sauvagesia laciniata,
Sauvagesia rhodoleuca,
Sauvagesia paganuccii,
Sauvagesia setulosa,
Sauvagesia spicata,
Sauvagesia insolita,
Species in the Ochnaceae family