Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
zollingeri
ID:
501322

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hassk.) C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 127 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500654



Common Names

  • Pollia zollingeri
  • Zollingeri Pollia
  • Zollingeri Pollia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Aclisia zollingeri Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Pollia zollingeri (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 zollingeri 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 zollingeri 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 zollingeri 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 zollingeri

Pollia zollingeri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pollia zollingeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pollia zollingeri?

Pollia zollingeri

What is the common name of Pollia zollingeri?

Zollingeri

What is the natural habitat of Pollia zollingeri?

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:173038-1: Based on the initial data import