Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
475317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 10(3): 303. 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474649



Common Names

  • Peregrina linearifolia
  • Linear-leaved Peregrina
  • Linear-leaved Purslane


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Synonyms

  • Aspicarpa linearifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Camarea juncea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia linearifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Janusia linearifolia A.Juss. [unknown]

Description

Peregrina linearifolia (also called Peregrina linearifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white, star-shaped flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peregrina linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peregrina linearifolia has yellow flowers with red centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peregrina linearifolia is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and taken from the tips of the branches. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Peregrina linearifolia

Peregrina linearifolia is found in Brazil.

Peregrina linearifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peregrina linearifolia?

Peregrina linearifolia

What is the common name of Peregrina linearifolia?

Linearifolia Peregrina

What type of plant is Peregrina linearifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Peregrina genus

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-2548856: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.