Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aperta
ID:
267780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 353 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267112



Common Names

  • Pera androgyna
  • Pera anisotricha
  • Pera aperta


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Description

Pera aperta (also called 'Open Pera', 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

Pera aperta is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an insect repellent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pera aperta is white and bell-shaped, with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pera aperta is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings and place them in a pot filled with moist potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny location and water it regularly.

Where to Find Pera aperta

Pera aperta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Pera aperta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pera aperta?

Pera aperta

What are the common names of Pera aperta?

None

What is the natural habitat of Pera aperta?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Peraceae family

Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-150129: Based on the initial data import
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.