Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
940307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 182 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939645



Common Names

  • Perrieri Alchornea
  • Perrieri Alchornea Tree
  • Perrieri Alchornea Bush


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Description

Alchornea perrieri (also called 'Perrier's Alchornea' and 'Perrier's Tree', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with thick stems and broad, pointed leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests, often growing on rocky slopes. It produces small, white flowers with yellow petals.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea perrieri is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchornea perrieri has white flowers with yellow and red markings. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea perrieri is a tropical shrub native to Madagascar. It is a medium-sized plant with dark green, glossy leaves and clusters of fragrant, white flowers. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alchornea perrieri

Alchornea perrieri is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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