Pollia macrobracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrobracteata
ID:
501073
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Y.Hong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 252 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500405
Common Names
- Pollia macrobracteata
- Blue Pollia
- Blue Pollia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia macrobracteata (also called Large-bracted 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 macrobracteata is used as a source of timber, fuelwood, and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black and shiny. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pollia macrobracteata is a tropical hardwood tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seeds, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pollia macrobracteata
Pollia macrobracteata can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Pollia macrobracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pollia macrobracteata?
Pollia macrobracteata
What is the common name of Pollia macrobracteata?
Macrobracteata Pollia
What is the family of Pollia macrobracteata?
Asteraceae
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-259383: Based on the initial data import
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.