Malouetia pumila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
466055
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Endress
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56: 311 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465387
Common Names
- Pumila
- Malouetia
- Pumila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Malouetia pumila (also called 'Dwarf Malouetia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white, fragrant flowers. It is native to South America and grows in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Malouetia pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malouetia pumila is yellow and tubular, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malouetia pumila can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 22°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a warm environment until it has rooted.
Where to Find Malouetia pumila
Malouetia pumila can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Malouetia pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malouetia pumila?
Malouetia pumila
What is the common name of Malouetia pumila?
Pumila Malouetia
What is the natural habitat of Malouetia pumila?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Malouetia genus
Malouetia amplexicaulis, Malouetia aquatica, Malouetia arborea, Malouetia barbata, Malouetia bequaertiana, Malouetia bubalina, Malouetia calva, Malouetia cuatrecasatis, Malouetia duckei, Malouetia flavescens, Malouetia glandulifera, Malouetia gracilis, Malouetia gracillima, Malouetia grandiflora, Malouetia guatemalensis, Malouetia heudelotii, Malouetia isthmica, Malouetia killipii, Malouetia lata, Malouetia mildbraedii, Malouetia molongo, Malouetia naias, Malouetia nitida, Malouetia parvifolia, Malouetia pubescens, Malouetia quadricasarum, Malouetia sessilis, Malouetia tamaquarina, Malouetia virescens, Malouetia amazonica, Malouetia gentryi, Malouetia pumila,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-253022: Based on the initial data import
Mary Endress (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Endress' in the authors string.