Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
395438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 520 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394770



Common Names

  • Peritassa pruinosa
  • Pruinose Peritassa
  • Peritassa


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Synonyms

  • Sicyomorpha pruinosa Miers [unknown]
  • Salacia pruinosa Seem. [unknown]

Description

Peritassa pruinosa (also called Frosted 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 pruinosa 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 pruinosa 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 pruinosa 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 pruinosa

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

Peritassa pruinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peritassa pruinosa?

Peritassa pruinosa

What is the common name of Peritassa pruinosa?

Pruinose Peritassa

What is the natural habitat of Peritassa pruinosa?

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-2408420: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.