Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 140 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441563
Common Names
- Spiraeanthemum pulleanum
- Pulle's Spiraea-daisy
- Pulle's Daisy
Synonyms
- Spiraeanthemum bullatum Gibbs [unknown]
- Acsmithia pulleana (Schltr.) Hoogland [unknown]
Description
Spiraeanthemum pulleanum (also called Pulleanum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and trifoliate leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as along streams and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Spiraeanthemum pulleanum is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spiraeanthemum pulleanum is white with yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spiraeanthemum pulleanum is a perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Spiraeanthemum pulleanum
Spiraeanthemum pulleanum is found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Spiraeanthemum pulleanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiraeanthemum pulleanum?
Spiraeanthemum pulleanum
What is the common name of Spiraeanthemum pulleanum?
Pulle's spiraea
What is the natural habitat of Spiraeanthemum pulleanum?
It is found in moist forests and disturbed areas in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador
Species in the Spiraeanthemum genus
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii,
Spiraeanthemum pulleanum,
Spiraeanthemum integrifolium,
Spiraeanthemum peduncularum,
Spiraeanthemum bougainvillense,
Spiraeanthemum reticulatum,
Spiraeanthemum serratum,
Spiraeanthemum parvifolium,
Spiraeanthemum katakata,
Spiraeanthemum graeffei,
Spiraeanthemum samoense,
Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi,
Spiraeanthemum collinum,
Spiraeanthemum meridionale,
Spiraeanthemum densiflorum,
Spiraeanthemum pubescens,
Spiraeanthemum ellipticum,
Spiraeanthemum pedunculatum,
Spiraeanthemum brongniartianum,
Spiraeanthemum vitiense,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,