Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
longipedunculata
ID:
910310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bamps

Source:
ksu

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 34: 496 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909645



Common Names

  • Poggea longipedunculata
  • Poggea
  • Poggea Orchid


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Description

Poggea longipedunculata (also called Long-peduncled Poggea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Poggea longipedunculata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poggea longipedunculata has a white flower with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poggea longipedunculata is an evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and will root in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Poggea longipedunculata

Poggea longipedunculata is native to South Africa and can be found in the dry, rocky soils of the region.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

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