Passerina drakensbergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drakensbergensis
ID:
1273283
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bot. South. Natal Drakensberg : 233 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272621
Common Names
- Drakensberg Passerina
- Drakensberg Star-thistle
- Drakensberg Starthistle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passerina drakensbergensis (also called 'Drakensberg Passerina', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It has small, white flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas of the forest, such as along streams and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Passerina drakensbergensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Passerina drakensbergensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Passerina drakensbergensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Passerina drakensbergensis
Passerina drakensbergensis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the mountains, usually at elevations of 1,500 to 3,000 meters.
Species in the Passerina genus
Passerina montana, Passerina burchellii, Passerina comosa, Passerina ericoides, Passerina falcifolia, Passerina filiformis, Passerina galpinii, Passerina obtusifolia, Passerina paleacea, Passerina paludosa, Passerina rigida, Passerina rubra, Passerina truncata, Passerina quadrifaria, Passerina nivicola, Passerina montivaga, Passerina esterhuyseniae, Passerina pendula, Passerina drakensbergensis, Passerina corymbosa,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50258325: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.