Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
262950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Puff

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 3: 328. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262282

Common Names

  • Brazilian Paederia
  • Brazilian Fever Vine
  • Brazilian Feverplant

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Synonyms

  • Hondbesseion gardneri Kuntze [valid]
  • Hondbesseion olens angustifolium Kuntze [valid]
  • Lygodisodea brasiliensis Hook.f. [valid]
  • Lygodisodea foetida Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Manettia diffusa Britton [valid]
  • Paederia diffusa (Britton) Standl. [valid]
  • Paederia gardneri Hook.f. [valid]
  • Paederia olens K.Schum. [valid]
  • Poederiopsis diffusa Rusby [valid]
  • Disodea foetida Pers. [valid]

Description

Paederia brasiliensis (also called Paederia brasiliensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical South America and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paederia brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Paederia brasiliensis are white and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paederia brasiliensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical rainforests of South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings and can be grown in a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and is an ideal choice for a low-maintenance garden. It is also a great choice for a hedge or as a feature plant in a rock garden.

Where to Find Paederia brasiliensis

Paederia brasiliensis is native to Brazil.

Paederia brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paederia brasiliensis?

Paederia brasiliensis

What are the common names of Paederia brasiliensis?

Coral Tree, Red Coral Tree, Coral Bean

What is the natural habitat of Paederia brasiliensis?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-145442: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Christian Puff (1949-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puff' in the authors string.