Peixotoa hispidula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
475249
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2, 3: 279. 1840
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474581
Common Names
- Peixotoa hispidula
- Hispidula Peixotoa
- Peixotoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peixotoa hispidula (also called Hairy 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 hispidula 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 hispidula 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peixotoa hispidula 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 hispidula
Peixotoa hispidula is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Peixotoa hispidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peixotoa hispidula?
Peixotoa hispidula
What type of plant is Peixotoa hispidula?
Peixotoa hispidula is a species of shrub.
Where is Peixotoa hispidula found?
Peixotoa hispidula is found in the Caribbean.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2548716: Based on the initial data import
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.