Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 25: 235 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267209
Common Names
- Wurdack's Perama
- Perama wurdackii
- Wurdack Perama
Description
Perama wurdackii (also called 'Wurdack's Pear', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown, and its leaves are dark green and leathery. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Perama wurdackii 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
Flower: The flower of Perama wurdackii is white with yellow stamens. Seed: The seed of Perama wurdackii is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Perama wurdackii are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perama wurdackii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Perama wurdackii
Perama wurdackii is native to the Brazilian states of Pará and Amazonas.
Perama wurdackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perama wurdackii?
Perama wurdackii
What is the family of Perama wurdackii?
Gesneriaceae
What is the habitat of Perama wurdackii?
Tropical forests
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,