Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
284008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 41: 23 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283340



Common Names

  • Priva Peruviana
  • Peruvian Priva
  • Peruvian's Priva


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Description

Priva peruviana (also called Peruvian Privet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Peru. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Priva peruviana 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 peruviana is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Priva peruviana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Priva peruviana

Priva peruviana can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Ecuador.

Priva peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Priva peruviana?

Priva peruviana

What is the common name of Priva peruviana?

Peruvian Privet

Where is Priva peruviana native to?

Peru

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:210327-2: 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].