Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distichophylla
ID:
267800

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 434 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267132



Common Names

  • Pera distichophylla
  • Pera arborea
  • Pera barbellata


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Synonyms

  • Pera distichophylla lanceolata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Pera distichophylla laurina Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Pera distichophylla martiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Pera heterodoxa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Schismatopera laurina Benth. [unknown]
  • Spixia distichophylla Mart. [unknown]
  • Schismatopera distichophylla (Mart.) Hochst. [unknown]
  • Schismatopera martiana Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Pera distichophylla genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Pera distichophylla (also called 'Two-rowed 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 distichophylla 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 distichophylla 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 distichophylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pera distichophylla

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

Pera distichophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pera distichophylla?

Pera distichophylla

What are the common names of Pera distichophylla?

Two-rowed pear, Two-rowed sand pear, Two-rowed sand apple

What is the native range of Pera distichophylla?

Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula

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-150147: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.