Pollia papuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
501131
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 230 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500463
Common Names
- Pollia papuana
- Papuan Pollia
- Papuan Pollia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia papuana (also called Papuan Pollia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Polliaceae family. It is native to New Guinea 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 papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pollia papuana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single seed leaf and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pollia papuana 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 papuana
Pollia papuana can be found in the tropical forests of New Guinea.
Pollia papuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Pollia papuana
What type of plant is Pollia papuana?
Pollia papuana is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae.
Where is Pollia papuana found?
Pollia papuana 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-259389: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.