Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
boldus
ID:
474760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molina

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Sag. Stor. Nat. Chili : 185 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474092



Common Names

  • Peumus Boldus
  • Bold Peumus
  • Peumus Bold


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Synonyms

  • Laurus lingui Bridges ex Nees [unknown]
  • Laurus belloto Miers ex Nees [unknown]
  • Ruizia fragrans Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Peumus fragrans Pers. [unknown]
  • Boldea boldus Looser [unknown]
  • Boldea fragrans (Pers.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Boldu boldus (Molina) A.Lyons [unknown]
  • Boldu chilanum Nees [unknown]
  • Boldu chilensis Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]

Description

Peumus boldus (also called Bold Peumus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peumus boldus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peumus boldus is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peumus boldus is a tropical evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 m tall. It is usually propagated by seed, although it can also be propagated by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Peumus boldus

Peumus boldus is native to Chile and Argentina.

Peumus boldus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peumus boldus?

Peumus boldus

What is the common name of Peumus boldus?

Bold Peumus

What is the natural habitat of Peumus boldus?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Peumus genus

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

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