Priva aspera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
283971
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 278 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283303
Common Names
- Priva aspera
- Aspera Priva
- Rough Priva
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Priva aspera (also called Rough Priva, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the African continent. It has oval-shaped, glossy green leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Priva aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as being used for its timber and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Priva aspera is a yellow-green color with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Priva aspera can be propagated by seed or by division of the suckers. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the suckers should be done in spring or early summer. The suckers should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Priva aspera
Priva aspera can be found in Ethiopia
Priva aspera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Priva aspera?
Priva aspera
What is the common name of Priva aspera?
Rough Priva
What is the natural habitat of Priva aspera?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Priva genus
Priva adhaerens, Priva africana, Priva armata, Priva aspera, Priva auricoccea, Priva bahiensis, Priva boliviana, Priva cordifolia, Priva curtisiae, Priva domingensis, Priva favargeri, Priva flabelliformis, Priva grandiflora, Priva humbertii, Priva laciniata, Priva lappulacea, Priva mexicana, Priva meyeri, Priva pedicellata, Priva peruviana, Priva portoricensis, Priva socotrana, Priva ibugana,
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864493-1: 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].