Status:
valid
Authors:
Chatrou
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 4(1): 28 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269068
Common Names
- Klarobelia pandoensis
- Pando Klarobelia
- Pandoensis Klarobelia
Description
Klarobelia pandoensis (also called Pando Klarobelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Bolivia. It has a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Klarobelia pandoensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Klarobelia pandoensis is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Klarobelia pandoensis is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F (4°C).
Where to Find Klarobelia pandoensis
Klarobelia pandoensis can be found in the tropical rainforest of Colombia and Venezuela.
Species in the Klarobelia genus
Klarobelia subglobosa,
Klarobelia napoensis,
Klarobelia inundata,
Klarobelia megalocarpa,
Klarobelia lucida,
Klarobelia candida,
Klarobelia cauliflora,
Klarobelia anomala,
Klarobelia stipitata,
Klarobelia peruviana,
Klarobelia pumila,
Klarobelia pandoensis,
Klarobelia rocioae,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,