Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
395440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoffmanns. ex Link) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 508 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394772



Common Names

  • Peritassa laevigata
  • Smooth Peritassa
  • Peritassa


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Synonyms

  • Peritassa granulata (Urb.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Tonsella laevigata Hoffmanns. ex Link [unknown]
  • Salacia laevigata DC. [unknown]
  • Salacia granulata Urb. [unknown]
  • Anthodon laevigatum (Hoffmanns. ex Link) Steud. [unknown]
  • Peritassa smaragdina Miers [unknown]
  • Salacia amazonica Loes. [unknown]
  • Peritassa rubicunda Miers [unknown]
  • Peritassa rorida Miers [unknown]
  • Salacia laevigata acuminata (Hoffmanns. ex Link) Peyr. [unknown]
  • Salacia siputa S.Moore [unknown]
  • Salacia laevigata ovata Peyr. [valid]

Description

Peritassa laevigata (also called Smooth Peritassa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has white flowers and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Peritassa laevigata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peritassa laevigata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peritassa laevigata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright light.

Where to Find Peritassa laevigata

Peritassa laevigata is native to South America and can be found in Peru and Bolivia.

Peritassa laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peritassa laevigata?

Peritassa laevigata

What is the common name of Peritassa laevigata?

Smooth Peritassa

What is the natural habitat of Peritassa laevigata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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 kew-2408423: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.