Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
745089

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchior., Miotto & J.C.Siqueira

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 59: 130 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744422

Common Names

  • Pfaffia rupestris
  • Brazilian Ginseng
  • Suma

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Description

Pfaffia rupestris (also called Pfaffia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Pfaffia rupestris is used in Brazilian folk medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to treat anemia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pfaffia rupestris is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pfaffia rupestris is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Pfaffia rupestris

Pfaffia rupestris is native to Brazil, and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Pfaffia rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pfaffia rupestris?

Pfaffia rupestris

What is the common name of Pfaffia rupestris?

Rock Pfaffia

What is the natural habitat of Pfaffia rupestris?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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-2896999: Based on the initial data import
Silvia Tersinha Sfoggia Miotto (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miotto' in the authors string.
Maria Salete Marchioretto (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchior.' in the authors string.
Josafá Carlos de Siqueira (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Siqueira' in the authors string.