Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrifolia
ID:
534166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 340. 1831 [early Aug 1831]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533498

Common Names

  • Pyrifolia Anchietea
  • Anchietea pyrifolia
  • Pyrifolia Anchietea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Noisettia roquefeuilliana A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Noisettia pyrifolia Mart. [unknown]
  • Viola summa Vell. [unknown]
  • Anchietea parvifolia Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Anchietea roquefeilliana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Anchietea salutaris A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Anchietea salutaris hilariana Eichler [unknown]
  • Anchietea salutaris martiana Eichler [unknown]
  • Anchietea salutaris pubescens Eichler [unknown]
  • Anchietea pyrifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Anchietea pyrifolia (also called Pear-leaved anchietea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub with long, thin branches and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anchietea pyrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are used for making perfumes and fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anchietea pyrifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchietea pyrifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Anchietea pyrifolia

Anchietea pyrifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Anchietea pyrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchietea pyrifolia?

Anchietea pyrifolia

What is the common name of Anchietea pyrifolia?

Brazilian Olive

What is the natural habitat of Anchietea pyrifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests of South America

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2636408: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.