Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
piriri
ID:
232372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 2: 867 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231703



Common Names

  • Mabea Piriri
  • Piriri Mabea
  • Piriri Tree


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Synonyms

  • Mabea brasiliensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mabea brasiliensis intermedia Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Mabea lactescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mabea maynensis Spruce [unknown]
  • Mabea occidentalis concolor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mabea piriri concolor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Mabea piririoides Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Mabea speciosa concolor (Müll.Arg.) Hollander [unknown]
  • Mabea surinamensis Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Omphalea lactescens Vell. [unknown]
  • Mabea brasiliensis genuina Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Mabea piriri genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Mabea piriri (also called Piriri Mabea, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single, bell-shaped, white flower. It is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mabea piriri is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mabea piriri are yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mabea piriri is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated from seeds, but this is a slow process and may take several months before the seedlings are ready for transplanting.

Where to Find Mabea piriri

Mabea piriri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Mabea piriri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mabea piriri?

Mabea piriri

What is the common name of Mabea piriri?

Piriri Mabea

What is the natural habitat of Mabea piriri?

Mabea piriri is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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