Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
blanchetiana
ID:
1145131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 7: 371 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144469

Common Names

  • Paypayrola blanchetiana
  • Blanchet's Paypayrola
  • Blanchet's Paypayrola

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Description

Paypayrola blanchetiana (also called Blanchet's Paypayrola, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America, where it can be found in moist forests, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paypayrola blanchetiana is used in traditional medicine to treat insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness. It is also used as an insect repellent and to make a tea that can be used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paypayrola blanchetiana is white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paypayrola blanchetiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn, when the clumps become overcrowded. It is best to divide the clumps in spring when the foliage is just starting to emerge.

Where to Find Paypayrola blanchetiana

Paypayrola blanchetiana can be found in 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,

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