Pollia japonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
501045
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1781
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Pl. 1: 12 (1781)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500377
Common Names
- Pollia
- Japonica Pollia
- Japonica African Pollia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia japonica (also called Japanese Pollia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright habit and is covered in small, white flowers. The plant is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pollia japonica is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pollia japonica 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 japonica 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 japonica
Pollia japonica can be found in Japan.
Pollia japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pollia japonica?
Pollia japonica
What is the common name of Pollia japonica?
Japanese Pollia
What is the natural habitat of Pollia japonica?
Pollia japonica is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea.
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-259380: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.