Peritassa nectandrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nectandrifolia
ID:
1042099
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Lombardi
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: 123 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041437
Common Names
- Peritassa nectandrifolia
- Nectandrifolia Peritassa
- Nectar-bearing Peritassa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peritassa nectandrifolia (also called Nectandra-Leaved Peritassa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It grows up to 2 m in height and has lance-shaped leaves. It is found in the moist forests of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. Its habitat is in the understory of the forest, where it grows in the shade of the trees.
Uses & Benefits
Peritassa nectandrifolia has many medicinal uses. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an antiseptic and to treat skin diseases. It is also used to treat respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peritassa nectandrifolia is a white or pale blue corolla with a yellow throat and a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Peritassa nectandrifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted and can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Peritassa nectandrifolia
Peritassa nectandrifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka.
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-100372584: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Julio Antonio Lombardi (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lombardi' in the authors string.