Pollia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
500998
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 124 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500330
Common Names
- Pollia
- Gracilis Pollia
- Gracilis African Pollia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pollia gracilis madagascariensis H.Perrier [unknown]
Description
Pollia gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pollia gracilis 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 gracilis
Pollia gracilis can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Pollia gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pollia gracilis?
Pollia gracilis
What is the common name of Pollia gracilis?
Graceful Pollia
What is the natural habitat of Pollia gracilis?
Dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
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-259375: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.