Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fel-terrae
ID:
475505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 393 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474837



Common Names

  • Picria fel-terrae
  • Fel-terrae Picria
  • Fel-terrae Picria Plant


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Description

Picria fel-terrae (also called Earth-Loving Picria, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a single trunk and its leaves are oval-shaped. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Picria fel-terrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picria fel-terrae is a yellowish-green, 5-merous, actinomorphic flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picria fel-terrae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils.

Where to Find Picria fel-terrae

Picria fel-terrae is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Picria fel-terrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picria fel-terrae?

Picria fel-terrae

What is the common name of Picria fel-terrae?

Fel-terrae Picria

What is the natural habitat of Picria fel-terrae?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Picria genus

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808406-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].