Status:
valid
Authors:
Pohl
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 2: 48 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279179
Common Names
- Kielmeyera pumila
- Pumila Kielmeyera
- Kielmeyera Pumila
Uses & Benefits
Kielmeyera pumila is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an astringent and to treat skin infections.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kielmeyera pumila var. wawrana Saddi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kielmeyera pumila are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kielmeyera pumila is a flowering shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a fast-growing plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Kielmeyera pumila
Kielmeyera pumila is found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
Kielmeyera pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kielmeyera pumila?
Kielmeyera pumila
What is the common name of Kielmeyera pumila?
Pumila Kielmeyera
What is the natural habitat of Kielmeyera pumila?
Tropical forests
Species in the Kielmeyera genus
Kielmeyera coriacea,
Kielmeyera anisosepala,
Kielmeyera bifaria,
Kielmeyera altissima,
Kielmeyera marauensis,
Kielmeyera obtecta,
Kielmeyera occhioniana,
Kielmeyera paniculata,
Kielmeyera decipiens,
Kielmeyera divergens,
Kielmeyera elata,
Kielmeyera falcata,
Kielmeyera grandiflora,
Kielmeyera insignis,
Kielmeyera itacarensis,
Kielmeyera juruenensis,
Kielmeyera trichophora,
Kielmeyera similis,
Kielmeyera regalis,
Kielmeyera reticulata,
Kielmeyera rufotomentosa,
Kielmeyera rupestris,
Kielmeyera sigillata,
Kielmeyera rizziniana,
Kielmeyera rosea,
Kielmeyera petiolaris,
Kielmeyera speciosa,
Kielmeyera excelsa,
Kielmeyera corymbosa,
Kielmeyera neglecta,
Kielmeyera petiolaris,
Kielmeyera variabilis,
Kielmeyera tomentosa,
Kielmeyera abdita,
Kielmeyera appariciana,
Kielmeyera cuspidata,
Kielmeyera lathrophyton,
Kielmeyera pulcherrima,
Kielmeyera pumila,
Kielmeyera argentea,
Kielmeyera humifusa,
Kielmeyera membranacea,
Kielmeyera neriifolia,
Kielmeyera rubriflora,
Kielmeyera gracilis,
Kielmeyera rugosa,
Kielmeyera peruviana,
Kielmeyera albopunctata,
Kielmeyera ferruginosa,
Kielmeyera aureovinosa,
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus,
Calophyllum acutiputamen,
Calophyllum aerarium,
Calophyllum alboramulum,
Calophyllum amblyphyllum,
Calophyllum andersonii,
Calophyllum angulare,
Calophyllum apetalum,
Calophyllum archipelagi,
Calophyllum ardens,
Calophyllum articulatum,
Calophyllum aurantiacum,
Calophyllum aureobrunnescens,
Calophyllum aureum,
Calophyllum austroindicum,
Calophyllum balansae,
Calophyllum banyengii,
Calophyllum bicolor,
Calophyllum biflorum,
Calophyllum bifurcatum,
Calophyllum blancoi,
Calophyllum brachyphyllum,
Calophyllum bracteatum,
Calophyllum brasiliense,
Calophyllum brassii,
Calophyllum calaba,
Calophyllum calcicola,
Calophyllum caledonicum,
Calophyllum canum,
Calophyllum carrii,
Calophyllum castaneum,
Calophyllum caudatum,
Calophyllum celebicum,
Calophyllum cerasiferum,
Calophyllum ceriferum,
Calophyllum chapelieri,
Calophyllum clemensiorum,
Calophyllum collinum,
Calophyllum comorense,
Calophyllum complanatum,
Calophyllum confertum,
Calophyllum confusum,
Calophyllum cordato-oblongum,
Calophyllum coriaceum,
Calophyllum costatum,
Calophyllum costulatum,
Calophyllum cucullatum,
Calophyllum cuneifolium,
Calophyllum dasypodium,
Calophyllum depressinervosum,