Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
demerarae
ID:
1133369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 3: 308 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132707



Common Names

  • Pilocarpus
  • Demerarae
  • Demerara Pilocarpus


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Description

Pilocarpus demerarae (also called Pilocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in open areas, secondary forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilocarpus demerarae is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilocarpus demerarae is yellow in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Pilocarpus demerarae

Pilocarpus demerarae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

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