Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maire) B.L.Burtt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Davis & Hedge Festschrift : 146 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431165
Common Names
- Stoibrax pomelianum
- Pomelianum Stoibrax
- Stoibrax Pomelianum
Synonyms
- Tragiopsis pomeliana (Maire) Maire [unknown]
- Trachyspermum pomelianum Maire [unknown]
- Brachyapium pomelianum (Maire) Maire [unknown]
- Brachyapium pomelianum vegetum (Pau & Font Quer) Maire [unknown]
- Pimpinella dichotoma vegeta Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
Description
Stoibrax pomelianum (also called Pomelian Stoibrax, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves, which are ovate and slightly serrated. It produces small, white flowers in the summer, followed by red berries. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Stoibrax pomelianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stoibrax pomelianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stoibrax pomelianum is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment and keep them moist until germination. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and plant it in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the plant is established, it will need regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Stoibrax pomelianum
Stoibrax pomelianum is native to Colombia.
Stoibrax pomelianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stoibrax pomelianum?
Stoibrax pomelianum
What is the common name of Stoibrax pomelianum?
Pomelian rosette
What is the family of Stoibrax pomelianum?
Asteraceae
Species in the Stoibrax genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,