Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
475439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 34 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474771



Common Names

  • Picramnia villosa
  • Caboclo-Pau-de-Caboclo
  • Caboclo-Pau


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Description

Picramnia villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa 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

Picramnia villosa has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picramnia villosa is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Picramnia villosa

Picramnia villosa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Picramnia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picramnia villosa?

Picramnia villosa

What is the common name of Picramnia villosa?

Villosa Picramnia

What is the natural habitat of Picramnia villosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

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