Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 23 (1982).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249229
Common Names
- Peixotoa bahiana
- Bahian Peixotoa
- Bahian Peixotoa Shrub
Description
Peixotoa bahiana (also called Bahian peixotoa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Peixotoa bahiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Peixotoa bahiana are white and tubular, and are borne in clusters of up to 5 flowers. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peixotoa bahiana can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Prune after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Peixotoa bahiana
Peixotoa bahiana is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Peixotoa bahiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peixotoa bahiana?
Peixotoa bahiana
What is the common name of Peixotoa bahiana?
N/A
Where is Peixotoa bahiana found?
Brazil
Species in the Peixotoa genus
Peixotoa reticulata,
Peixotoa anadenanthera,
Peixotoa hispidula,
Peixotoa irwinii,
Peixotoa grandiflora,
Peixotoa megalantha,
Peixotoa andersonii,
Peixotoa axillaris,
Peixotoa barnebyi,
Peixotoa catarinensis,
Peixotoa cipoana,
Peixotoa gardneri,
Peixotoa octoflora,
Peixotoa cordistipula,
Peixotoa glabra,
Peixotoa hirta,
Peixotoa jussieuana,
Peixotoa leptoclada,
Peixotoa parviflora,
Peixotoa tomentosa,
Peixotoa magnifica,
Peixotoa adenopoda,
Peixotoa bahiana,
Peixotoa goiana,
Peixotoa hatschbachii,
Peixotoa paludosa,
Peixotoa psilophylla,
Peixotoa sericea,
Peixotoa spinensis,
Peixotoa floribunda,
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,