Priva portoricensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
284009
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 4: 534 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283341
Common Names
- Priva Portoricensis
- Portoricensis Priva
- Portoricensis's Priva
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Priva portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican Privet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Puerto Rico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Priva portoricensis 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 portoricensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Priva portoricensis 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 portoricensis
Priva portoricensis can be found in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Priva portoricensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Priva portoricensis?
Priva portoricensis
What is the common name of Priva portoricensis?
Puerto Rican Privet
Where is Priva portoricensis native to?
Puerto Rico
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:210328-2: 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].