Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 237 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392205
Common Names
- Peplonia hilariana
- Hilariana Peplonia
- Hilariana Velvet Plant
Description
Peplonia hilariana (also called 'Hilar's Peplonia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Peplonia. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers. The leaves and stems of Peplonia hilariana are used in herbal medicine.
Uses & Benefits
Peplonia hilariana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peplonia hilariana is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peplonia hilariana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Peplonia hilariana
Peplonia hilariana is native to Brazil.
Peplonia hilariana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peplonia hilariana?
Peplonia hilariana
What is the common name of Peplonia hilariana?
Hilar peplonia
What is the natural habitat of Peplonia hilariana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Peplonia genus
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Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
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Allamanda cathartica,