Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
auricoccea
ID:
283972

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Meeuse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 7: 424 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283304

Common Names

  • Priva auricoccea
  • Auricoccea Priva
  • Auricoccea Priva

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Description

Priva auricoccea (also called Auricocceous Priva, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the African continent. It has oval-shaped, glossy green leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Priva auricoccea 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 auricoccea is a yellow-green color with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Priva auricoccea can be propagated by seed or by division of the suckers. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the suckers should be done in spring or early summer. The suckers should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Priva auricoccea

Priva auricoccea can be found in Ethiopia

Priva auricoccea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Priva auricoccea?

Priva auricoccea

What is the common name of Priva auricoccea?

Golden Priva

What is the natural habitat of Priva auricoccea?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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

Adrianus Dirk Jacob Meeuse (1914-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Meeuse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864494-1: 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].