Status:
valid
Authors:
(Uline & W.L.Bray) Borsch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 230 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394274
Common Names
- Pfaffia Completa
- Completa Pfaffia
- Pfaffia Completa Tree
Synonyms
- Iresine completa Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
- Iresine completa glabriuscula Suess. [unknown]
- Iresine wrightii Standl. [unknown]
- Pedersenia completa (Uline & W.L.Bray) Borsch [unknown]
Description
Pfaffia completa (also called Brazilian Ginseng, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Pfaffia completa is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pfaffia completa has small white flowers that are fragrant and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pfaffia completa is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pfaffia completa
Pfaffia completa is native to Brazil and can be found in moist lowland forests.
Pfaffia completa FAQ
What is the common name of Pfaffia completa?
Brazilian ginseng
What is the scientific name of Brazilian ginseng?
Pfaffia completa
What is the traditional use of Pfaffia completa?
It is traditionally used as an adaptogen and to treat inflammation, fatigue, and other health issues.
Species in the Pfaffia genus
Pfaffia aurata,
Pfaffia argyrea,
Pfaffia aphylla,
Pfaffia acutifolia,
Pfaffia tuberculosa,
Pfaffia townsendii,
Pfaffia velutina,
Pfaffia sarcophylla,
Pfaffia sericantha,
Pfaffia gnaphalioides,
Pfaffia glomerata,
Pfaffia glabrata,
Pfaffia fruticulosa,
Pfaffia elata,
Pfaffia denudata,
Pfaffia costaricensis,
Pfaffia completa,
Pfaffia minarum,
Pfaffia jubata,
Pfaffia iresinoides,
Pfaffia hirtula,
Pfaffia siqueiriana,
Pfaffia tuberosa,
Pfaffia cipoana,
Pfaffia rupestris,
Pfaffia densipellita,
Pfaffia gleasonii,
Pfaffia rotundifolia,
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,