Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
mexiae
ID:
1066072

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 517 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065410



Common Names

  • Peritassa mexiae
  • Peritassa
  • Mexiae


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Description

Peritassa mexiae (also called ‘Mexia’s peritassa’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. It is a shrub, growing up to 3 meters in height, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. It is native to tropical regions of Central America, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peritassa mexiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peritassa mexiae has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have five leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peritassa mexiae is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Peritassa mexiae

Peritassa mexiae can be found in Mexico.

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,

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