Pera glabrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schott) Poepp. ex Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 434 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267144
Common Names
- Pera glabrata
- Glabrous Pera
- Glabrous Snakeweed
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- Pera arborea Baill. [illegitimate]
- Pera bailloniana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Pera bumeliifolia Baill. [illegitimate]
- Pera ferruginea (Schott) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Pera glabrata parvifolia Glaz. [unknown]
- Pera glabrata petropolitana Glaz. [unknown]
- Pera klotzschiana Baill. [unknown]
- Pera obovata Baill. [unknown]
- Pera obtusifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Pera parvifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Peridium ferrugineum Schott [unknown]
- Peridium glabratum Schott [unknown]
- Peridium obovatum Klotzsch [unknown]
- Peridium parvifolium Klotzsch [unknown]
- Peridium oblongifolium Benth. [unknown]
- Peridium obtusifolium Schott [unknown]
- Peridium ovale Klotzsch [unknown]
Description
Pera glabrata (also called 'Smooth Pear', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown, and its leaves are light green and smooth. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pera glabrata 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 glabrata is white and bell-shaped, with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Pera glabrata 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 glabrata
Pera glabrata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Pera glabrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pera glabrata?
Pera glabrata
What are the common names of Pera glabrata?
Smooth pear, Smooth sand pear, Smooth sand apple
What is the native range of Pera glabrata?
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-150159: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.