Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
leptoclada
ID:
1076912

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 13: 279 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076250



Common Names

  • Peixotoa leptoclada
  • Leptoclada Peixotoa
  • Leptoclada-Leaf Peixotoa


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Description

Peixotoa leptoclada (also called P. leptoclada, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil, and is found in humid and sub-humid forests, as well as in secondary vegetation and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peixotoa leptoclada is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. It is also known for its ability to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peixotoa leptoclada is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peixotoa leptoclada is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Peixotoa leptoclada

Peixotoa leptoclada is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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,

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