Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
asperifolia
ID:
1543832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miranda) Hammel

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2020-83: 6 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200007913



Common Names

  • Petrea asperifolia
  • Asperifolia Petrea
  • Petrea


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Uses & Benefits

Petrea asperifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Petrea asperifolia is small, yellow in color and has three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrea asperifolia is a woody, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Petrea asperifolia

Petrea asperifolia is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Petrea asperifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrea asperifolia?

Petrea asperifolia

What is the common name of Petrea asperifolia?

Rough petrea

What is the natural habitat of Petrea asperifolia?

It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77219244-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].