Priva boliviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
283974
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 3: 172 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283306
Common Names
- Priva boliviana
- Boliviana Priva
- Bolivian Priva
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Priva boliviana (also called Bolivian Privet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands, often in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Priva boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, diuretic, and to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Priva boliviana 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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Priva boliviana 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 boliviana
Priva boliviana can be found in Bolivia
Priva boliviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Priva boliviana?
Priva boliviana
What is the common name of Priva boliviana?
Bolivian Priva
What is the natural habitat of Priva boliviana?
Tropical forests of Bolivia
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
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:210320-2: 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].