Peixotoa megalantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalantha
ID:
475254
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 52 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474586
Common Names
- Peixotoa megalantha
- Megalantha Peixotoa
- Peixotoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peixotoa megalantha (also called Megalanthed 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 megalantha 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 megalantha 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peixotoa megalantha 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 megalantha
Peixotoa megalantha is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Peixotoa megalantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peixotoa megalantha?
Peixotoa megalantha
What type of plant is Peixotoa megalantha?
Peixotoa megalantha is a species of shrub.
Where is Peixotoa megalantha found?
Peixotoa megalantha 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-2548726: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.