Phytolacca rivinoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivinoides
ID:
482592
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth & C.D.Bouché
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1848: 15 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481924
Common Names
- Phytolacca rivinoides
- Phytolacca rivinoides
- Phytolacca rivinoides
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- Phytolacca acuminata hort. ex Moq. [unknown]
- Phytolacca icosandra fraseri Moq. [unknown]
- Phytolacca macrostachya Willd. ex J.A.Schmidt [unknown]
- Phytolacca polystigma Benth. ex J.A.Schmidt [unknown]
- Phytolacca polystyla Schomb. ex Moq. [unknown]
Description
Phytolacca rivinoides (also called riverbank pokeweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It grows up to 2 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It is found in moist, humid, open forests at elevations of 500–1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Phytolacca rivinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phytolacca rivinoides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green cone with a single seed inside.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phytolacca rivinoides is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 metres. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Phytolacca rivinoides
Phytolacca rivinoides is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America.
Phytolacca rivinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phytolacca rivinoides?
Phytolacca rivinoides
What is the common name of Phytolacca rivinoides?
Rivinoides Pine
Where is Phytolacca rivinoides native to?
Mexico
Species in the Phytolacca genus
Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
Species in the Phytolaccaceae family
Anisomeria chilensis, Anisomeria coriacea, Anisomeria densiflora, Anisomeria fruticosa, Ercilla spicata, Ercilla syncarpellata, Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2562592: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Carl David Bouché (1809-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bouché' in the authors string.