Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
233047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 51: 220 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232378

Common Names

  • Machaonia peruviana
  • Peruvian Machaonia
  • Peruvian Machaonie

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Description

Machaonia peruviana (also called Peruvian machaonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Peru. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machaonia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaonia peruviana is yellow and small, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaonia peruviana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Machaonia peruviana

Machaonia peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Machaonia peruviana FAQ

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Machaonia peruviana

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Peruvian Machaonia

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Rubiaceae

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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