Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Arroyo
Source:
ildis
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Brittonia24: 327 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168750
Common Names
- Graceful Periandra
- Graceful Peltogyne
- Graceful Amaranth
Description
Periandra gracilis (also called Slender Periandra, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Periandra gracilis is used as an ornamental plant, as its flowers are used to make perfumes and its leaves are used to make baskets. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its bark is used to treat fever and its leaves are used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Periandra gracilis has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, flat, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Periandra gracilis is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Periandra gracilis
Periandra gracilis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Periandra gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Periandra gracilis?
Periandra gracilis
What is the common name of Periandra gracilis?
Gracilis Periandra
Where is Periandra gracilis native to?
Brazil
Species in the Periandra genus
Species in the Fabaceae family