Pillansia templemannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
iplants
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 1: 20 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785708
Common Names
- Templemannii Pillansia
- Pillansia templemannii
- Pillansia templemannii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pillansia templemannii (also called Templemann's Pillansia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pillansia templemannii is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a border plant or as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant are also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pillansia templemannii is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pillansia templemannii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and can tolerate some drought once established.
Where to Find Pillansia templemannii
Pillansia templemannii is native to Mexico.
Pillansia templemannii FAQ
What are the care requirements for Pillansia templemannii?
Pillansia templemannii requires bright indirect light, regular watering, and well-draining soil.
How often should I water Pillansia templemannii?
Pillansia templemannii should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
How much light does Pillansia templemannii need?
Pillansia templemannii needs bright indirect light.
Species in the Pillansia genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324238: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.