Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sericantha
ID:
394925

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Pedersen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 12: 90 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394257

Common Names

  • Pfaffia Sericantha
  • Sericantha Pfaffia
  • Pfaffia Sericantha Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pfaffia cinerea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Xeraea sericantha Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gomphrena cinerea Moq. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena sericantha Mart. [unknown]

Description

Pfaffia sericantha (also called Brazilian ginseng, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a single stem that grows up to 1.5 meters tall, with alternate, pinnate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pfaffia sericantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pfaffia suaveolens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pfaffia sericantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil. Propagation is typically done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Pfaffia sericantha

Pfaffia sericantha is found in Brazil.

Pfaffia sericantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pfaffia sericantha?

Pfaffia sericantha

What is the common name of Pfaffia sericantha?

Silky Pfaffia

What is the natural habitat of Pfaffia sericantha?

It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay

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-2407744: Based on the initial data import
Troels Myndel Pedersen (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedersen' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.