Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat. , ed. 2, 38: 414 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267186
Common Names
- Perama galioides
- Galioid Perama
- Galioid Snakeweed
Synonyms
- Mattuschkaea galioides Kunth [valid]
- Mattuschkaea hispida Kunth [valid]
- Perama galioides densipila Steyerm. [valid]
- Perama galioides hispida (Kunth) Steyerm. [valid]
- Perama galioides intermedia Steyerm. [valid]
- Perama galioides longiflora Steyerm. [valid]
- Perama galioides cinerea Steyerm. [valid]
- Perama galioides macrocephala Steyerm. [valid]
- Perama galioides quaternata Steyerm. [valid]
- Perama galioides galioides [unknown]
- Perama galioides galioides [unknown]
Description
Perama galioides (also called Galium-like 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 galioides 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 galioides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perama galioides 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 galioides
Perama galioides is native to the Brazilian states of Pará and Amazonas.
Perama galioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perama galioides?
Perama galioides
What is the common name of Perama galioides?
Galium-Like Perama
What is the natural habitat of Perama galioides?
Tropical Africa and Madagascar
Species in the Perama genus
Perama carajensis,
Perama dichotoma,
Perama galioides,
Perama harleyi,
Perama hirsuta,
Perama holosericea,
Perama humilis,
Perama irwiniana,
Perama mexiae,
Perama parviflora,
Perama plantaginea,
Perama schultesii,
Perama sparsiflora,
Perama wurdackii,
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,