Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
peruviana
ID:
668666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 267 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667998

Common Names

  • Englerocharis peruviana
  • Peruviana Englerocharis
  • Englerocharis-Peruviana

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Description

Englerocharis peruviana (also called Peruvian englerocharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Peru and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Englerocharis peruviana is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Englerocharis peruviana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Englerocharis peruviana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Englerocharis peruviana

Englerocharis peruviana is native to Peru.

Englerocharis peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Englerocharis peruviana?

Englerocharis peruviana

What is the family of Englerocharis peruviana?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Englerocharis peruviana?

Peruvian Acanthus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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