Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pilgeri
ID:
1306084

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mildbr.) C.T.Philbrick & C.P.Bove

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 54 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318538



Common Names

  • Oserya pilgeri
  • Pilgeri Oserya
  • Pilgeri's Oserya


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Description

Oserya pilgeri (also called Pilgeri Oserya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to parts of South America. It has glossy green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Oserya pilgeri is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, malaria, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oserya pilgeri is a yellow-greenish color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oserya pilgeri is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Oserya pilgeri

Oserya pilgeri is found in the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil.

Oserya pilgeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oserya pilgeri?

Oserya pilgeri

What is the common name of Oserya pilgeri?

Pilgeri

Where does Oserya pilgeri grow?

It is native to Brazil

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.
Claudia Petean Bove (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Bove' in the authors string.