Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
425784

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 270 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425116



Common Names

  • Peruvian Floscopa
  • Peruvian Floscopa Grass
  • Peruvian Floscopa Plant


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Synonyms

  • Floscopa peruviana perforans C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Floscopa peruviana (also called 'Peruvian Speedwell', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with small, blue flowers and a creeping habit. It is native to South America, and is typically found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Floscopa peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Floscopa peruviana has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Floscopa peruviana is a perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, though division of the clumps can also be done in the spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Floscopa peruviana

Floscopa peruviana can be found in Peru.

Floscopa peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Floscopa peruviana?

Floscopa peruviana

What is the common name of Floscopa peruviana?

Peruvian Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Floscopa peruviana?

Mountain meadows, grasslands, and wetland areas in Central Asia

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-246195: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.