Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hillii
ID:
268000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) T.E.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Queensland Naturalist 15: 17 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267332

Common Names

  • Hill's Peristeranthus
  • Peristeranthus hillii
  • Hill's Peristeranthus

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Synonyms

  • Ornithochilus hillii Benth. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium hillii F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Peristeranthus hillii (also called 'Hill's Peristeranthus', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peristeranthus hillii is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for culinary and medicinal purposes. The leaves and flowers of the plant are used to make tea, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The leaves and flowers can also be used to make a syrup that is used to treat coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peristeranthus hillii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristeranthus hillii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Peristeranthus hillii

Peristeranthus hillii can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Peristeranthus hillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peristeranthus hillii?

Peristeranthus hillii

What is the family of Peristeranthus hillii?

Lamiaceae

What is the habitat of Peristeranthus hillii?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Peristeranthus genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-150351: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Trevor Edgar Hunt (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.E.Hunt' in the authors string.