Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
431956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wolff) G.K.Müll.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Cat. Herb. Lipsiensis, Pl. Neotropicae 2: 70 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431288



Common Names

  • Spananthe peruviana
  • Peruvian Spananthe
  • Peruvian Torch


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Synonyms

  • Spananthe paniculata peruviana H.Wolff [unknown]

Description

Spananthe peruviana (also called Peruvian Spananthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spananthe peruviana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spananthe peruviana are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spananthe peruviana is a perennial succulent native to Peru. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.

Where to Find Spananthe peruviana

Spananthe peruviana is native to Peru.

Spananthe peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spananthe peruviana?

Spananthe peruviana

What is the natural habitat of Spananthe peruviana?

It is found in tropical forests of South America.

What are the characteristics of Spananthe peruviana?

It is a small shrub with leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.

Species in the Spananthe genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.
Gerd Müller (1929-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.K.Müll.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947592-1: Based on the initial data import