Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
peruvianum
ID:
1546786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) Leme, Zizka & Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 499: 49 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027416



Common Names

  • Hylaeaicum peruvianum
  • Peruvianum's Hylaeaicum
  • Peruvianum Hylaeaicum


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Description

Hylaeaicum peruvianum (also called Peruvian hylaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem with alternate, ovate leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hylaeaicum peruvianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hylaeaicum peruvianum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are long and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hylaeaicum peruvianum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Hylaeaicum peruvianum

Hylaeaicum peruvianum is native to Peru.

Hylaeaicum peruvianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hylaeaicum peruvianum?

Hylaeaicum peruvianum

What is the common name of Hylaeaicum peruvianum?

Peruvian Hylaeaicum

What type of plant is Hylaeaicum peruvianum?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77218482-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].