Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
aurata
ID:
394826

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Borsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 230 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394158



Common Names

  • Pfaffia aurata
  • Golden Pfaffia
  • Aurata Pfaffia


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Synonyms

  • Trommsdorffia aurata Mart. [unknown]
  • Hebanthe aurata (Mart.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Iresine aurata D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Pfaffia aurata (also called False Tamarind, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to dry deciduous woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Pfaffia aurata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diabetes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pfaffia aurata has small yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two sets of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pfaffia aurata is a tropical, evergreen, perennial climber. It is propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Pfaffia aurata

Pfaffia aurata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Pfaffia aurata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pfaffia aurata?

Pfaffia aurata

What is the common name of Pfaffia aurata?

Brazilian ginseng

What is the family of Pfaffia aurata?

Amaranthaceae

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2407619: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Borsch (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borsch' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.