Petiveria alliacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alliacea
ID:
482618
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 342 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481950
Common Names
- Petiveria alliacea
- Petiveria alliacea
- Petiveria alliacea
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- Petiveria corrientina Rojas [unknown]
- Petiveria foetida Salisb. [unknown]
- Petiveria paraguayensis D.Parodi [unknown]
- Petiveria ochroleuca Moq. [unknown]
- Petiveria alliacea grandifolia Moq. [unknown]
- Petiveria alliacea octandra (L.) Moq. [unknown]
- Petiveria hexandria Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
- Petiveria octandra L. [unknown]
- Petiveria alliacea alliacea [unknown]
- Petiveria corrientina Rojas [unknown]
Description
Petiveria alliacea (also called Guinea Henweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phytolaccaceae. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Petiveria alliacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Petiveria alliacea var. tetrandra (Ortega) HaumanFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petiveria alliacea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green cone with a single seed inside.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petiveria alliacea is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 metres. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Petiveria alliacea
Petiveria alliacea is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Petiveria alliacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petiveria alliacea?
Petiveria alliacea
What is the common name of Petiveria alliacea?
Guinea Henweed
What is the natural range of Petiveria alliacea?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Petiveria genus
Species in the Petiveriaceae family
Gallesia integrifolia, Hilleria latifolia, Hilleria secunda, Hilleria longifolia, Ledenbergia seguierioides, Ledenbergia peruviana, Ledenbergia macrantha, Monococcus echinophorus, Petiveria alliacea, Rivina humilis, Schindleria rosea, Schindleria densiflora, Schindleria tomentosa, Schindleria racemosa, Schindleria rosea-aenia, Schindleria rosea-aenea, Seguieria aculeata, Seguieria americana, Seguieria macrophylla, Seguieria langsdorffii, Seguieria paraguayensis, Seguieria brevithyrsa, Trichostigma polyandrum, Trichostigma octandrum, Trichostigma peruvianum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2562647: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.