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
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.
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 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,