Perama carajensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.H.Kirkbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 10: 109 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267179
Common Names
- Perama carajensis
- Carajas Perama
- Carajas Snakeweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Perama carajensis (also called Carajás Perama, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Perama carajensis is used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perama carajensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Perama carajensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by cuttings or division in spring or summer.
Where to Find Perama carajensis
Perama carajensis is native to the Brazilian states of Pará and Amazonas.
Perama carajensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perama carajensis?
Perama carajensis
What is the common name of Perama carajensis?
Carajas Perama
What is the natural habitat of Perama carajensis?
Tropical Africa and Madagascar
Species in the Perama genus
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-150194: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Harold Kirkbride (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Kirkbr.' in the authors string.