Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
catarinensis
ID:
475260

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 26 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474592



Common Names

  • Peixotoa catarinensis
  • Catarinense Peixotoa
  • Catarinense Peixotoa Plant


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Description

Peixotoa catarinensis (also called Catarinense 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 catarinensis 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

The flower of Peixotoa catarinensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peixotoa catarinensis is an evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Peixotoa catarinensis

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

Peixotoa catarinensis FAQ

What type of plant is Peixotoa catarinensis?

Peixotoa catarinensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.

Where is Peixotoa catarinensis found?

Peixotoa catarinensis is native to Brazil.

What is the growth habit of Peixotoa catarinensis?

Peixotoa catarinensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

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-2548734: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.