Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
venenata
ID:
1228437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Klack.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 191 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227775



Common Names

  • Pervillaea venenata
  • Venenata Pervillaea
  • Pervillaea Venenata


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Description

Pervillaea venenata (also called Venenate Pervillaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical America. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 2 m in height. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pervillaea venenata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pervillaea venenata sub. venenata
Pervillaea venenata sub. macrantha Klack.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pervillaea venenata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pervillaea venenata is a perennial evergreen plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Pervillaea venenata

Pervillaea venenata is native to Madagascar and can be found in the forests of the island.

Pervillaea venenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pervillaea venenata?

Pervillaea venenata

What are the common names of Pervillaea venenata?

Venenated Ironwood, Venenated Ironwood tree

What is the natural habitat of Pervillaea venenata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, 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, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50052195: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.