Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
475253

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Ferreira

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Anais Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil 20: 281 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474585



Common Names

  • Peixotoa grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Peixotoa
  • Peixotoa


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Description

Peixotoa grandiflora (also called Large-Flowered 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora has white or pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peixotoa grandiflora 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 grandiflora

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

Peixotoa grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peixotoa grandiflora?

Peixotoa grandiflora

What type of plant is Peixotoa grandiflora?

Peixotoa grandiflora is a species of shrub.

Where is Peixotoa grandiflora found?

Peixotoa grandiflora 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,