Pera benensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 49 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267120
Common Names
- Pera arborea
- Pera barbellata
- Pera benensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pera mildbraediana Mansf. [unknown]
Description
Pera benensis (also called 'Benin 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 benensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pera benensis is white and bell-shaped, with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pera benensis 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 benensis
Pera benensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Pera benensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pera benensis?
Pera benensis
What are the common names of Pera benensis?
African pear, African sand pear, African sand apple
What is the native range of Pera benensis?
Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
Species in the Pera genus
Pera androgyna, Pera anisotricha, Pera aperta, Pera arborea, Pera barbellata, Pera benensis, Pera bicolor, Pera bumeliifolia, Pera citriodora, Pera coccinea, Pera colombiana, Pera decipiens, Pera distichophylla, Pera ekmanii, Pera elliptica, Pera furfuracea, Pera glabrata, Pera glaziovii, Pera glomerata, Pera heteranthera, Pera longipes, Pera membranacea, Pera microcarpa, Pera oppositifolia, Pera orientensis, Pera ovalifolia, Pera pallidifolia, Pera polylepis, Pera pulchrifolia, Pera rubra, Pera tomentosa, Pera eiteniorum, Pera manausensis,
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-150136: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.