Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pervilleanum
ID:
267773

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Homolle ex Arènes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 36 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267105

Common Names

  • Peponidium perrieri
  • Peponidium pervilleanoides
  • Peponidium pervilleanum

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Synonyms

  • Peponidium nossibeense Arènes [valid]
  • Canthium pervilleanum Baill. [valid]
  • Clusiophyllea pervilleana Baill. [valid]

Description

Peponidium pervilleanum (also called 'Perville's Peponidium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peponidium pervilleanum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an insect repellent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peponidium pervilleanum has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peponidium pervilleanum is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings and place them in a pot filled with moist potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny location and water it regularly.

Where to Find Peponidium pervilleanum

Peponidium pervilleanum is native to Madagascar and is found in dry grasslands and woodlands.

Peponidium pervilleanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peponidium pervilleanum?

Peponidium pervilleanum

What are the common names of Peponidium pervilleanum?

None

What is the natural habitat of Peponidium pervilleanum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Peponidium genus

Peponidium calcaratum, Peponidium capuronii, Peponidium cuspidatum, Peponidium flavum, Peponidium homolleae, Peponidium horridum, Peponidium humbertii, Peponidium ihosyense, Peponidium lanceolatifolium, Peponidium madagascariense, Peponidium occidentale, Peponidium orientale, Peponidium pallens, Peponidium pallidum, Peponidium parvifolium, Peponidium perrieri, Peponidium pervilleanoides, Peponidium pervilleanum, Peponidium tsaratananense, Peponidium velutinum, Peponidium crassifolium, Peponidium marojejyense, Peponidium latiflorum, Peponidium humbertianum, Peponidium decaryi, Peponidium sakalavense, Peponidium sahafaryense, Peponidium buxifolium, Peponidium bosseri, Peponidium boinense, Peponidium blepharodon, Peponidium arenesianum, Peponidium anoveanum, Peponidium cystiporon, Peponidium ankaranense, Peponidium viguieri, Peponidium venulosum, Peponidium tamatavense, Peponidium subevenium, Peponidium alleizettei, Peponidium ovato-oblongum, Peponidium densiflorum, Peponidium micranthum, Peponidium boivinianum, Peponidium homolleanum, Peponidium bakerianum, Peponidium carinatum, Peponidium celastroides,

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-150120: Based on the initial data import
Jean Arènes (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arènes' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.