Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
267860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 54 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267192

Common Names

  • Perama hirsuta
  • Hirsute Perama
  • Hirsute Snakeweed

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Synonyms

  • Mattuschkaea perama Schult. [valid]
  • Mattuschkaea hirsuta Vahl [valid]
  • Mattuschkaea incana Spreng. [valid]
  • Perama ericoides Poepp. & Endl. [valid]
  • Perama hirsuta stricta Bremek. [valid]
  • Perama hispida Poir. [valid]
  • Perama setulosa Miq. [valid]
  • Perama stricta Benth. [valid]
  • Perama hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]

Description

Perama hirsuta (also called Hairy 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 hirsuta 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 hirsuta 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 hirsuta 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 hirsuta

Perama hirsuta is native to the Brazilian states of Pará and Amazonas.

Perama hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perama hirsuta?

Perama hirsuta

What is the common name of Perama hirsuta?

Hairy Perama

What is the natural habitat of Perama hirsuta?

Tropical Africa and Madagascar

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