Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
489307

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 131 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488639



Common Names

  • Palisota ambigua
  • Ambigua Palisota
  • Ambigua Palisote


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema ambiguum (P.Beauv.) Loudon [unknown]
  • Commelina ambigua P.Beauv. [unknown]
  • Duchekia hirsuta Kostel. [unknown]
  • Palisota congolana Hua [unknown]
  • Palisota micrantha K.Schum. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Palisota plagiocarpa Hua. [unknown]
  • Palisota thyrsiflora Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Dracaena triandra Afzel. [unknown]

Description

Palisota ambigua (also called 'Ambiguous Palisota', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Palisota ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palisota ambigua is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palisota ambigua is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Palisota ambigua

Palisota ambigua can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Palisota ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palisota ambigua?

Palisota ambigua

What is the family of Palisota ambigua?

Commelinaceae

What is the common name of Palisota ambigua?

Ambiguous grass

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-257293: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.