Status:
valid
Authors:
Saddi
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 641 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296063
Common Names
- Peruvian Kielmeyera
- Kielmeyera Peruviana
- Peruvian Kielmeyera Tree
Description
Kielmeyera peruviana (also called Kielmeyera, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kielmeyera peruviana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kielmeyera peruviana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kielmeyera peruviana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Kielmeyera peruviana
Kielmeyera peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.
Kielmeyera peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kielmeyera peruviana?
Kielmeyera peruviana
What is the common name of Kielmeyera peruviana?
Peruvian Kielmeyera
Where is Kielmeyera peruviana found?
Central and South America
Species in the Kielmeyera genus
Kielmeyera coriacea,
Kielmeyera anisosepala,
Kielmeyera bifaria,
Kielmeyera altissima,
Kielmeyera marauensis,
Kielmeyera obtecta,
Kielmeyera occhioniana,
Kielmeyera paniculata,
Kielmeyera decipiens,
Kielmeyera divergens,
Kielmeyera elata,
Kielmeyera falcata,
Kielmeyera grandiflora,
Kielmeyera insignis,
Kielmeyera itacarensis,
Kielmeyera juruenensis,
Kielmeyera trichophora,
Kielmeyera similis,
Kielmeyera regalis,
Kielmeyera reticulata,
Kielmeyera rufotomentosa,
Kielmeyera rupestris,
Kielmeyera sigillata,
Kielmeyera rizziniana,
Kielmeyera rosea,
Kielmeyera petiolaris,
Kielmeyera speciosa,
Kielmeyera excelsa,
Kielmeyera corymbosa,
Kielmeyera neglecta,
Kielmeyera petiolaris,
Kielmeyera variabilis,
Kielmeyera tomentosa,
Kielmeyera abdita,
Kielmeyera appariciana,
Kielmeyera cuspidata,
Kielmeyera lathrophyton,
Kielmeyera pulcherrima,
Kielmeyera pumila,
Kielmeyera argentea,
Kielmeyera humifusa,
Kielmeyera membranacea,
Kielmeyera neriifolia,
Kielmeyera rubriflora,
Kielmeyera gracilis,
Kielmeyera rugosa,
Kielmeyera peruviana,
Kielmeyera albopunctata,
Kielmeyera ferruginosa,
Kielmeyera aureovinosa,
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus,
Calophyllum acutiputamen,
Calophyllum aerarium,
Calophyllum alboramulum,
Calophyllum amblyphyllum,
Calophyllum andersonii,
Calophyllum angulare,
Calophyllum apetalum,
Calophyllum archipelagi,
Calophyllum ardens,
Calophyllum articulatum,
Calophyllum aurantiacum,
Calophyllum aureobrunnescens,
Calophyllum aureum,
Calophyllum austroindicum,
Calophyllum balansae,
Calophyllum banyengii,
Calophyllum bicolor,
Calophyllum biflorum,
Calophyllum bifurcatum,
Calophyllum blancoi,
Calophyllum brachyphyllum,
Calophyllum bracteatum,
Calophyllum brasiliense,
Calophyllum brassii,
Calophyllum calaba,
Calophyllum calcicola,
Calophyllum caledonicum,
Calophyllum canum,
Calophyllum carrii,
Calophyllum castaneum,
Calophyllum caudatum,
Calophyllum celebicum,
Calophyllum cerasiferum,
Calophyllum ceriferum,
Calophyllum chapelieri,
Calophyllum clemensiorum,
Calophyllum collinum,
Calophyllum comorense,
Calophyllum complanatum,
Calophyllum confertum,
Calophyllum confusum,
Calophyllum cordato-oblongum,
Calophyllum coriaceum,
Calophyllum costatum,
Calophyllum costulatum,
Calophyllum cucullatum,
Calophyllum cuneifolium,
Calophyllum dasypodium,
Calophyllum depressinervosum,