Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteranthera
ID:
267818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrank) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 90 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267150



Common Names

  • Pera heteranthera
  • Heterantherous Pera
  • Heterantherous Snakeweed


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Synonyms

  • Pera alba Leal [unknown]
  • Pera frutescens Leal [unknown]
  • Pera leandrii (Mart.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Pera leandri glabrescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Spixia heteranthera Schrank [unknown]
  • Spixia leandrii Mart. [unknown]
  • Pera leandri (Mart.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Pera leandri genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Pera heteranthera (also called Heteranthera Pera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pera heteranthera 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 heteranthera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pera heteranthera 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 heteranthera

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

Pera heteranthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pera heteranthera?

Pera heteranthera

What are the common names of Pera heteranthera?

Heterantherous pear, Heterantherous sand pear, Heterantherous sand apple

What is the native range of Pera heteranthera?

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-150164: Based on the initial data import
Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.