Pollia miranda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miranda
ID:
501112
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Lév.) H.Hara
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 59: 182 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500444
Common Names
- Pollia miranda
- Miranda Pollia
- Miranda Pollia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia miranda (also called Miranda'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 miranda is used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pollia miranda 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pollia miranda is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to tropical Africa. Propagation is usually done through seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.
Where to Find Pollia miranda
Pollia miranda can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pollia miranda FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Pollia miranda
What type of plant is Pollia miranda?
Pollia miranda is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae.
Where is Pollia miranda found?
Pollia miranda is found in tropical Africa.
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-259387: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.