Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
thyrsiflora
ID:
501302

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 368 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500634



Common Names

  • Pollia thyrsiflora
  • Thyrsiflora Pollia
  • Thyrsiflora Pollia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Lamprocarpus thyrsiflorus Blume [unknown]
  • Pollia glaucescens Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Pollia philippinensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Tradescantia thyrsiflora Blume [unknown]

Description

Pollia thyrsiflora (also called Pollia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in lowland and hill forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pollia thyrsiflora 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 thyrsiflora has small white flowers that are clustered in a panicle. Its seeds are small, winged and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pollia thyrsiflora is a tropical shrub that can grow up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The shrub prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Pollia thyrsiflora

Pollia thyrsiflora is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.

Pollia thyrsiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pollia thyrsiflora?

Pollia thyrsiflora

What is the common name of Pollia thyrsiflora?

Thyrsiflora

What is the natural habitat of Pollia thyrsiflora?

Tropical rainforests

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.