Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 1: 87 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140388
Common Names
- Oriental Perriera
- Perriera orientalis
- Oriental Picramnia
Description
Perriera orientalis (also called Oriental Perriera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Central America and parts of South America. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Perriera orientalis is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perriera orientalis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant with a single stem.
Where to Find Perriera orientalis
Perriera orientalis can be found in Central and South America, including in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Species in the Perriera genus
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis,
Ailanthus altissima,
Ailanthus excelsus,
Ailanthus fordii,
Ailanthus integrifolia,
Ailanthus triphysa,
Amaroria soulameoides,
Brucea antidysenterica,
Brucea bruceadelpha,
Brucea guineensis,
Brucea javanica,
Brucea macrocarpa,
Brucea mollis,
Brucea tenuifolia,
Brucea tonkinensis,
Brucea trichotoma,
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
Eurycoma apiculata,
Eurycoma harmandiana,
Eurycoma longifolia,
Gymnostemon zaizou,
Homalolepis salubris,
Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,