Pollia americana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
500902
Status:
valid
Authors:
Faden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 676 (1978 publ. 1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500234
Common Names
- Pollia americana
- Americana Pollia
- Pollia Americana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia americana (also called American pollia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial, reaching a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, where it is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pollia americana has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pollia americana is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have five leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pollia americana is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Americas and is found in meadows and open areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Pollia americana
Pollia americana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pollia americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pollia americana?
Pollia americana
What is the common name of Pollia americana?
American Pollia
What is the natural habitat of Pollia americana?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Pollia genus
Pollia americana, Pollia bracteata, Pollia condensata, Pollia crispata, Pollia gracilis, Pollia hasskarlii, Pollia horsfieldii, Pollia japonica, Pollia macrobracteata, Pollia macrophylla, Pollia mannii, Pollia miranda, Pollia papuana, Pollia pentasperma, Pollia sambiranensis, Pollia secundiflora, Pollia subumbellata, Pollia sumatrana, Pollia thyrsiflora, Pollia verticillata, Pollia zollingeri, Pollia zollingeri, Pollia thyrsiflora,
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-259363: Based on the initial data import
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.