Pollia sambiranensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sambiranensis
ID:
501179
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 175 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500511
Common Names
- Pollia sambiranensis
- Sambirano Pollia
- Sambiranensis Pollia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia sambiranensis (also called Sambirano Pollia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in lowland and montane forests, up to an elevation of about 2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pollia sambiranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pollia sambiranensis 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 sambiranensis can be propagated from seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pollia sambiranensis
Pollia sambiranensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Pollia sambiranensis FAQ
What are the common names of Pollia sambiranensis?
Pollia sambiranensis is commonly known as the African violet
What is the natural habitat of Pollia sambiranensis?
Pollia sambiranensis is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
What are the characteristics of Pollia sambiranensis?
Pollia sambiranensis 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-259394: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.