Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
738071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Hicken

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Apuntes Hist. Nat. 2: 93 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737404

Common Names

  • Tuberose Pfaffia
  • Tuberosa Pfaffia
  • Tuberosa Brazilian Ginseng

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Synonyms

  • Pfaffia tuberosa rubella Pedersen [unknown]
  • Pfaffia tuberosa goiana Pedersen [unknown]
  • Pfaffia sericea Mart. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia sericea vestita Mart. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia sericea paraguariensis Chodat [unknown]
  • Pfaffia sericea glabrescens Mart. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia sericea foliosa O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Pfaffia sericea villosissima Suess. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia sericea glabrescens (Mart.) O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Gomphrena sericea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena tuberosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena tuberosa glabrescens (Mart.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena tuberosa sericea (Mart.) Seub. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena tuberosa vestita Moq. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena tuberosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia sericea vestita Mart. [unknown]
  • Pfaffia sericea glabrescens Mart. [unknown]

Description

Pfaffia tuberosa (also called Tuberous Pfaffia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pfaffia tuberosa has been used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pfaffia tuberosa has white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, which are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pfaffia tuberosa is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, dip the cut end in a rooting hormone, and place in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Pfaffia tuberosa

Pfaffia tuberosa can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Ecuador.

Pfaffia tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pfaffia tuberosa?

Pfaffia tuberosa

What is the natural habitat of Pfaffia tuberosa?

Pfaffia tuberosa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What is the flower color of Pfaffia tuberosa?

The flowers of Pfaffia tuberosa are yellow or white.

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-2873202: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Cristóbal María Hicken (1875-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hicken' in the authors string.