Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
501093

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 124 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500425



Common Names

  • Pollia mannii
  • Blue Pollia
  • Blue Pollia Tree


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Description

Pollia mannii (also called Mann's Pollia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Polliaceae family. It is native to Central and West Africa and is found in lowland and hill forests. It is a small tree, typically reaching heights of 5-10 meters. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are obovate, measuring 5-15 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Pollia mannii 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

The flowers of Pollia mannii are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pollia mannii is a small shrub that grows in dry, open forests and woodlands. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Pollia mannii

Pollia mannii can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Pollia mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pollia mannii?

Pollia mannii

What is the common name of Pollia mannii?

Mann's Pollia

What is the natural habitat of Pollia mannii?

Pollia mannii is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea.

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-259385: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.