Peddiea arborescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
1233618
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Robyns
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 34: 392 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232956
Common Names
- Peddiea arborescens
- Arborescent Peddiea
- Tree Peddiea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peddiea arborescens (also called 'Tree Peddiea', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a spreading growth habit. It is native to South America, and grows in dry, open habitats. Its leaves are ovate, and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Peddiea arborescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces showy yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peddiea arborescens has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peddiea arborescens is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy branches and planted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the seedlings or cuttings have established.
Where to Find Peddiea arborescens
Peddiea arborescens is native to the Himalayas in Asia.
Species in the Peddiea genus
Peddiea africana, Peddiea fischeri, Peddiea involucrata, Peddiea polyantha, Peddiea subcordata, Peddiea montana, Peddiea puberula, Peddiea lanceolata, Peddiea rapaneoides, Peddiea parviflora, Peddiea orophila, Peddiea kivuensis, Peddiea kaniamensis, Peddiea arborescens, Peddiea thulinii, Peddiea thomensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50073171: Based on the initial data import
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.