Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
flammea
ID:
476320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Suess.) Arbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 5(14): 121. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475652



Common Names

  • Piriqueta flammea
  • Flammea Piriqueta
  • Flammea-flower Piriqueta


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Synonyms

  • Turnera flammea Suess. [unknown]

Description

Piriqueta flammea (also called Flame Piriqueta, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piriqueta flammea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piriqueta flammea has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piriqueta flammea 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 flammea

Piriqueta flammea is native to Brazil.

Piriqueta flammea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piriqueta flammea?

Piriqueta flammea

What is the common name of Piriqueta flammea?

Piriqueta

What is the natural habitat of Piriqueta flammea?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2551343: Based on the initial data import
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
María Mercedes Arbo (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arbo' in the authors string.