Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
abairana
ID:
476271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 459 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475603



Common Names

  • Piriqueta abairana
  • Abairana Piriqueta
  • Piriqueta Abairana


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Description

Piriqueta abairana (also called Abaira's piriqueta, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with opposite leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Piriqueta abairana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piriqueta abairana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piriqueta abairana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Piriqueta abairana

Piriqueta abairana is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Piriqueta abairana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piriqueta abairana?

Piriqueta abairana

What is the common name of Piriqueta abairana?

Abairana Piriqueta

What is the natural habitat of Piriqueta abairana?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Piriqueta genus

Piriqueta subsessilis, Piriqueta venezuelana, Piriqueta scabrida, Piriqueta nitida, Piriqueta racemosa, Piriqueta revoluta, Piriqueta undulata, Piriqueta viscosa, Piriqueta abairana, Piriqueta asperifolia, Piriqueta araguaiana, Piriqueta assurensis, Piriqueta caiapoensis, Piriqueta emasensis, Piriqueta lourteigiae, Piriqueta carnea, Piriqueta cistoides, Piriqueta cristobaliae, Piriqueta flammea, Piriqueta dentata, Piriqueta douradinha, Piriqueta densiflora, Piriqueta duarteana, Piriqueta ochroleuca, Piriqueta rosea, Piriqueta sulfurea, Piriqueta tamberlikii, Piriqueta sidifolia, Piriqueta suborbicularis, Piriqueta taubatensis, Piriqueta morongii, Piriqueta constellata, Piriqueta nanuzae, Piriqueta sarae, Piriqueta corumbensis, Piriqueta aurea, Piriqueta plicata, Piriqueta mortonii, Piriqueta breviseminata, Piriqueta mexicana, Piriqueta hapala, Piriqueta mesoamericana, Piriqueta grandifolia, Piriqueta guianensis, Piriqueta crenata, Piriqueta pampeana,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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