Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
paganuccii
ID:
1305560

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

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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.

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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

References

Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.
Domingos Benício Oliveira Silva Cardoso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.B.O.S.Cardoso' in the authors string.