Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Lombardi
                
                
                    
Source:
tro
                
                
                    
Year:
1999
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Novon 9: 222 (1999)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249658
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Peritassa hatschbachii
- Hatschbachii Peritassa
- Peritassa Hatschbachii
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Peritassa hatschbachii (also called Peritassa hatschbachii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Peritassa hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Peritassa hatschbachii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thin stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Peritassa hatschbachii is a terrestrial fern native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and requires regular watering and fertilizing. It is also susceptible to fungal diseases, so it is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Peritassa hatschbachii
                        
                            Peritassa hatschbachii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Peritassa hatschbachii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Peritassa hatschbachii?
Peritassa hatschbachii
What type of plant is Peritassa hatschbachii?
A fern
Where does Peritassa hatschbachii grow?
In tropical and subtropical regions of South America
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,