Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galioides
ID:
267854

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

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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.

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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 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