Picramnia apetala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
475463
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tul.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 7: 264 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474795
Common Names
- Picramnia apetala
- Caboclo-Pau-de-Caboclo
- Caboclo-Pau
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Picramnia apetala (also called Apetalous picramnia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Picramniaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing to a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, such as wet forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Picramnia apetala has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It has also been used as a dye for textiles and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picramnia apetala is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with light green leaves.
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Picramnia apetala is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to individual containers and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Picramnia apetala
Picramnia apetala is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Picramnia apetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picramnia apetala?
Picramnia apetala
What is the family of Picramnia apetala?
Sapindaceae
What is the origin of Picramnia apetala?
South America
Species in the Picramnia genus
Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,
Species in the Picramniaceae family
Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,
References
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813871-1: Based on the initial data import