Agonandra peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
525133
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiepko
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 117: 495 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524465
Common Names
- Agonandra peruviana
- Peruvian Agonandra
- Peruvian Tree
- Peruvian Leaf Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agonandra peruviana (also called Peruvian Agonandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Agonandra peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Agonandra peruviana are yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Agonandra peruviana is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Agonandra peruviana
Agonandra peruviana can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Agonandra peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agonandra peruviana?
Agonandra peruviana
What is the common name of Agonandra peruviana?
Peruvian Agonandra
What is the natural habitat of Agonandra peruviana?
It is native to South America
Species in the Agonandra genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis, Agonandra excelsa, Agonandra fluminensis, Agonandra goldbergiana, Agonandra macrocarpa, Agonandra obtusifolia, Agonandra ovatifolia, Agonandra peruviana, Agonandra racemosa, Agonandra silvatica, Cansjera leptostachya, Cansjera parvifolia, Cansjera rheedei, Champereia manillana, Gjellerupia papuana, Lepionurus sylvestris, Melientha suavis, Opilia campestris, Opilia amentacea, Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata, Pentarhopalopilia marquesii, Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis, Pentarhopalopilia perrieri, Rhopalopilia pallens, Rhopalopilia altescandens, Rhopalopilia hallei, Urobotrya siamensis, Urobotrya parviflora, Urobotrya longipes, Urobotrya latisquama, Urobotrya floresensis, Urobotrya congolana, Urobotrya sparsiflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626673: Based on the initial data import
Paul Hubertus Hiepko (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiepko' in the authors string.