Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
secundiflora
ID:
501190

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Bakh.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bekn. Fl. Java 211: 10 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500522



Common Names

  • Pollia secundiflora
  • African Pollia
  • African Pollia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Aclisia cumingiana Hassk. [unknown]
  • Aclisia elegans Hassk. [unknown]
  • Aclisia gigantea Hassk. [unknown]
  • Aclisia indica Wight [unknown]
  • Aclisia secundiflora (Blume) Bakh.f. [unknown]
  • Aclisia sorzogonensis E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Aneilema didymum Seem. [unknown]
  • Aneilema imbricatum Warb. [unknown]
  • Aneilema secundiflorum Kunth [unknown]
  • Aneilema siamense Craib [unknown]
  • Commelina didyma Steud. [unknown]
  • Commelina secundiflora Blume [unknown]
  • Pollia didyma C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Pollia elegans Hassk. [unknown]
  • Pollia indica Thwaites [unknown]
  • Pollia secundiflora gigantea (Hassk.) Sanjappa [unknown]
  • Pollia secundiflora indica (Wight) Sanjappa [unknown]
  • Pollia siamensis (Craib) Faden ex D.Y.Hong [unknown]
  • Pollia sorzogonensis (E.Mey.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Pollia sorzogonensis gigantea (Hassk.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Pollia umbellata H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Pollia sorzogonensis indica (Wight) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Pollia aclisia Hassk. [unknown]
  • Pollia sorzogonensis (E.Mey. ex C.Presl) Endl. [deprecated]

Description

Pollia secundiflora (also called Pollia secundiflora, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Polliaceae family. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pollia secundiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pollia secundiflora are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pollia secundiflora 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 secundiflora

Pollia secundiflora can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Pollia secundiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Pollia secundiflora

What type of plant is Pollia secundiflora?

Pollia secundiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae.

Where is Pollia secundiflora found?

Pollia secundiflora is found in tropical Africa.

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-259395: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.