Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
crispata
ID:
500946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 90 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500278



Common Names

  • Pollia
  • Crispata Pollia
  • Crispata African Pollia


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Synonyms

  • Aclisia crispata G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Aneilema crispatum R.Br. [unknown]
  • Commelina crispata Poir. [unknown]
  • Pollia macrophylla crispata (R.Br.) F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Pollia crispata (also called Crisped Pollia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pollia crispata 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 flowers of Pollia crispata are small and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pollia crispata is a perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Pollia crispata

Pollia crispata can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Pollia crispata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pollia crispata?

Pollia crispata

What is the common name of Pollia crispata?

Crisped Pollia

What is the natural habitat of Pollia crispata?

Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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-259368: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.