Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1082690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 354 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082028



Common Names

  • Peruvian Salpinga
  • Salpinga Peruviana
  • Salpinga


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Description

Salpinga peruviana (also called 'Peruvian Salpinga', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It typically grows in lowland forests at elevations between 0 and 1,000 meters. Its oval-shaped leaves are dark green and have a glossy sheen. The plant produces small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Salpinga peruviana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salpinga peruviana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salpinga peruviana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Salpinga peruviana

Salpinga peruviana can be found in the cloud forests of Peru.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20303731: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.