Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pampeana
ID:
1331583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabreira & Miotto

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 234: 76 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344037



Common Names

  • Piriqueta
  • Pampeana
  • Pampean


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Description

Piriqueta pampeana (also called Pampas piriqueta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1 m tall, with long, narrow, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Piriqueta pampeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piriqueta pampeana is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piriqueta pampeana is propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and warmth for successful propagation.

Where to Find Piriqueta pampeana

Piriqueta pampeana is found in the Pampas region of South America.

Piriqueta pampeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piriqueta pampeana?

Piriqueta pampeana

What type of plant is Piriqueta pampeana?

It is a herb

Where is Piriqueta pampeana found?

It is found in 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

Silvia Tersinha Sfoggia Miotto (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miotto' in the authors string.
Thaíssa N. Cabreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabreira' in the authors string.