Pollia pentasperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentasperma
ID:
501141
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 129 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500473
Common Names
- Pollia pentasperma
- Five-angled Pollia
- Five-angled Pollia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia pentasperma (also called Five-angled 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 pentasperma 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 pentasperma 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 pentasperma 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 pentasperma
Pollia pentasperma can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pollia pentasperma FAQ
What are the common names of Pollia pentasperma?
Pollia pentasperma is commonly known as the African violet
What is the natural habitat of Pollia pentasperma?
Pollia pentasperma is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
What are the characteristics of Pollia pentasperma?
Pollia pentasperma is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers with purple spots.
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-259390: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.