Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
267843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1028 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267175



Common Names

  • Pera tomentosa
  • Tomentose Pera
  • Tomentose Snakeweed


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Synonyms

  • Pera cinerea Baill. [unknown]
  • Peridium bicolor tomentosum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Pera tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa has been used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pera tomentosa 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 tomentosa is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by cuttings or division in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pera tomentosa

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

Pera tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pera tomentosa?

Pera tomentosa

What is the common name of Pera tomentosa?

Woolly Pera

What is the natural habitat of Pera tomentosa?

Tropical Africa and Madagascar

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-150189: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.