Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
piranii
ID:
1305662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roque & F.A.Santana

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39(2): 656 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318116



Common Names

  • Anteremanthus piranii
  • Piranii Anteremanthus
  • Anteremanthus piranii Plant


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Description

Anteremanthus piranii (also called 'Pirani's Anteremanthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in humid forests, often in areas with rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Anteremanthus piranii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anteremanthus piranii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anteremanthus piranii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Anteremanthus piranii

Anteremanthus piranii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Anteremanthus piranii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anteremanthus piranii?

Anteremanthus piranii

What is the common name of Anteremanthus piranii?

Pirani's anteremanthus

What is the family of Anteremanthus piranii?

Fabaceae

Species in the Anteremanthus genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Nadia Roque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roque' in the authors string.
Fernanda Afonso Santana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Santana' in the authors string.