Status:
valid
Authors:
Pittier
Source:
iplants
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 4: 90. 1938
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775325
Common Names
- Eschweilera perumbonata
- Perumbonata Eschweilera
- Perumbonata Liana
Description
Eschweilera perumbonata (also called 'Perumbonata Eschweilera', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist tropical forests, dry forests, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Eschweilera perumbonata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas due to its medicinal properties. It is also used for timber and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eschweilera perumbonata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eschweilera perumbonata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Eschweilera perumbonata
Eschweilera perumbonata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Eschweilera perumbonata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eschweilera perumbonata?
Eschweilera perumbonata
What is the common name of Eschweilera perumbonata?
Perumbonata Eschweilera
Where is Eschweilera perumbonata found?
Eschweilera perumbonata is found in Central and South America
Species in the Eschweilera genus
Eschweilera alata,
Eschweilera albiflora,
Eschweilera alvimii,
Eschweilera amazonica,
Eschweilera amazoniciformis,
Eschweilera amplexifolia,
Eschweilera andina,
Eschweilera antioquensis,
Eschweilera apiculata,
Eschweilera atropetiolata,
Eschweilera baguensis,
Eschweilera beebei,
Eschweilera bogotensis,
Eschweilera boltenii,
Eschweilera bracteosa,
Eschweilera cabrerana,
Eschweilera calyculata,
Eschweilera carinata,
Eschweilera caudiculata,
Eschweilera chartaceifolia,
Eschweilera collina,
Eschweilera collinsii,
Eschweilera complanata,
Eschweilera compressa,
Eschweilera congestiflora,
Eschweilera coriacea,
Eschweilera costaricensis,
Eschweilera cyathiformis,
Eschweilera decolorans,
Eschweilera eperuetorum,
Eschweilera fanshawei,
Eschweilera gigantea,
Eschweilera grandiflora,
Eschweilera hondurensis,
Eschweilera integricalyx,
Eschweilera integrifolia,
Eschweilera itayensis,
Eschweilera jacquelyniae,
Eschweilera juruensis,
Eschweilera klugii,
Eschweilera laevicarpa,
Eschweilera longipedicellata,
Eschweilera macrocarpa,
Eschweilera mattos-silvae,
Eschweilera mexicana,
Eschweilera micrantha,
Eschweilera microcalyx,
Eschweilera nana,
Eschweilera neblinensis,
Eschweilera neei,
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata,
Allantoma pauciramosa,
Allantoma uaupensis,
Allantoma kuhlmannii,
Allantoma pachyantha,
Allantoma pluriflora,
Allantoma decandra,
Allantoma integrifolia,
Asteranthos brasiliensis,
Barringtonia acutangula,
Barringtonia apiculata,
Barringtonia ashtonii,
Barringtonia asiatica,
Barringtonia angusta,
Barringtonia belagaensis,
Barringtonia calyptrata,
Barringtonia calyptrocalyx,
Barringtonia conoidea,
Barringtonia corneri,
Barringtonia curranii,
Barringtonia edulis,
Barringtonia filirachis,
Barringtonia fusiformis,
Barringtonia gigantostachya,
Barringtonia hallieri,
Barringtonia havilandii,
Barringtonia integrifolia,
Barringtonia josephstaalensis,
Barringtonia khaoluangensis,
Barringtonia lanceolata,
Barringtonia lauterbachii,
Barringtonia longifolia,
Barringtonia longipes,
Barringtonia longisepala,
Barringtonia macrocarpa,
Barringtonia macrostachya,
Barringtonia neocaledonica,
Barringtonia niedenzuana,
Barringtonia novae-hiberniae,
Barringtonia palawanensis,
Barringtonia papeh,
Barringtonia papuana,
Barringtonia pauciflora,
Barringtonia payensiana,
Barringtonia pendula,
Barringtonia procera,
Barringtonia pseudoglomerata,
Barringtonia pterita,
Barringtonia racemosa,
Barringtonia reticulata,