Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
sarmentosa
ID:
1052589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lecomte) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Sinensia 3: 187 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051927



Common Names

  • Pegia sarmentosa
  • Sarmentosa Pegia
  • Pegia Sarmentosa


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Description

Pegia sarmentosa (also called Sarmentose Pegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a slender stem and small, silky-hairy leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, curved pod.

Uses & Benefits

Pegia sarmentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pegia sarmentosa is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, long stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pegia sarmentosa is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be soaked in water overnight before planting to speed up germination.

Where to Find Pegia sarmentosa

Pegia sarmentosa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Species in the Pegia genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1301154: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.