Peritassa flaviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaviflora
ID:
1226196
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 507 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225534
Common Names
- Yellow-flowered Peritassa
- Peritassa flaviflora
- Peritassa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peritassa flaviflora (also called Yellow-Flowered Peritassa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a thin stem with small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as meadows and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Peritassa flaviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peritassa flaviflora has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peritassa flaviflora is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Peritassa flaviflora
Peritassa flaviflora is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.
Peritassa flaviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peritassa flaviflora?
Peritassa flaviflora
What is the common name of Peritassa flaviflora?
Peritassa
What is the natural habitat of Peritassa flaviflora?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Peritassa genus
Peritassa pruinosa, Peritassa peruviana, Peritassa laevigata, Peritassa huanucana, Peritassa compta, Peritassa campestris, Peritassa sadleri, Peritassa longifolia, Peritassa myrsinoides, Peritassa petiolata, Peritassa manaoara, Peritassa nectandrifolia, Peritassa mexiae, Peritassa bullata, Peritassa dulcis, Peritassa killipii, Peritassa flaviflora, Peritassa calypsoides, Peritassa hatschbachii, Peritassa glabra, Peritassa formidolosa,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50044402: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.