Pollia bracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
500917
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 375 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500249
Common Names
- Pollia
- African Pollia
- Bead Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia bracteata (also called Bracted 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 bracteata 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 bracteata 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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Pollia bracteata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Pollia bracteata
Pollia bracteata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pollia bracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pollia bracteata?
Pollia bracteata
What is the common name of Pollia bracteata?
Bracted Pollia
What is the natural habitat of Pollia bracteata?
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-259365: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.