Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
giganteus
ID:
1248191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 136 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247529



Common Names

  • Pilocarpus giganteus
  • Giganteus Pilocarpus
  • Giganteus Jaborandi


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Description

Pilocarpus giganteus (also called Giant Pilocarpus, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial herb native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilocarpus giganteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilocarpus giganteus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilocarpus giganteus is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Pilocarpus giganteus

Pilocarpus giganteus is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and savannas.

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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