Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pescapraeifolia
ID:
1410958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.261805556. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423423



Common Names

  • Pescapraeifolia Ayenia
  • Pescapraeifolia-leaf Ayenia
  • Pescapraeifolia-stipule Ayenia


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Description

Ayenia pescapraeifolia (also called 'Pescapraeifolia Ayenia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ayenia pescapraeifolia is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ayenia pescapraeifolia has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ayenia pescapraeifolia is a shrub native to Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Ayenia pescapraeifolia

Ayenia pescapraeifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

Ayenia pescapraeifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ayenia pescapraeifolia?

Ayenia pescapraeifolia

What is the family of Ayenia pescapraeifolia?

Malvaceae

What is the natural habitat of Ayenia pescapraeifolia?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Ayenia genus

Ayenia abutilifolia, Ayenia acalyphifolia, Ayenia acuminata, Ayenia aemulata, Ayenia aliculata, Ayenia angustifolia, Ayenia aprica, Ayenia ardua, Ayenia berlandieri, Ayenia blanchetiana, Ayenia boliviana, Ayenia cajalbanensis, Ayenia compacta, Ayenia conciliata, Ayenia cordifolia, Ayenia cordobensis, Ayenia cuatrecasae, Ayenia cubensis, Ayenia dentata, Ayenia donatica, Ayenia eliae, Ayenia erecta, Ayenia euphrasifolia, Ayenia fasciculata, Ayenia filiformis, Ayenia fruticosa, Ayenia glabra, Ayenia glabrescens, Ayenia hirta, Ayenia incallida, Ayenia insulicola, Ayenia jaliscana, Ayenia jussieui, Ayenia juzepczukii, Ayenia klugii, Ayenia krapovickasii, Ayenia laevigata, Ayenia latifolia, Ayenia limitaris, Ayenia lingulata, Ayenia luyensis, Ayenia magna, Ayenia mansfeldiana, Ayenia mastatalensis, Ayenia micrantha, Ayenia microphylla, Ayenia mirandae, Ayenia nervosa, Ayenia noblickii, Ayenia nummularia,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.