Passovia brasiliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliana
ID:
749591
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 129: 189 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748924
Common Names
- Passovia Brasiliana
- Brasiliana Passovia
- Passovia Brasiliana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passovia brasiliana (also called Brazilian Passovia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, open forests and scrublands. It has simple, alternate leaves and white, tubular flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Passovia brasiliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Passovia brasiliana has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passovia brasiliana is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Passovia brasiliana
Passovia brasiliana is native to Brazil, and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Passovia brasiliana FAQ
What are the common names of Passovia brasiliana?
Common names of Passovia brasiliana include the Brazilian fan palm and Brazilian tree palm.
What is the natural habitat of Passovia brasiliana?
Passovia brasiliana is native to Brazil and Argentina.
How big can Passovia brasiliana grow?
Passovia brasiliana can grow up to 40 feet tall.
Species in the Passovia genus
Passovia theloneura, Passovia pycnostachya, Passovia santaremensis, Passovia ovata, Passovia cordata, Passovia subtilis, Passovia beckii, Passovia biloba, Passovia bisexualis, Passovia coarctata, Passovia diffusa, Passovia disjectifolia, Passovia ensifera, Passovia podoptera, Passovia brasiliana, Passovia rufa, Passovia robusta, Passovia myrsinites, Passovia pyrifolia, Passovia pedunculata,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113306-1: Based on the initial data import