Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
anadenanthera
ID:
475247

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 19 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474579



Common Names

  • Peixotoa anadenanthera
  • Anadenanthera Peixotoa
  • Peixotoa


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Description

Peixotoa anadenanthera (also called Anadenanthera Peixotoa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Brazil. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate. It prefers moist soils and is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Peixotoa anadenanthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peixotoa anadenanthera has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peixotoa anadenanthera is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in the dry forests of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. It is a fast-growing plant and is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It needs regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and flowering.

Where to Find Peixotoa anadenanthera

Peixotoa anadenanthera is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Peixotoa anadenanthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peixotoa anadenanthera?

Peixotoa anadenanthera

What type of plant is Peixotoa anadenanthera?

Peixotoa anadenanthera is a species of shrub.

Where is Peixotoa anadenanthera found?

Peixotoa anadenanthera is found in the Caribbean.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2548711: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.