Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
917409

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moldenke) Mabb. & Y.W.Yuan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 132 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916744



Common Names

  • Volkameria pittieri
  • Pittieri Volkameria
  • Pittieri Volkameria


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Uses & Benefits

Volkameria pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Volkameria pittieri has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volkameria pittieri is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Volkameria pittieri

Volkameria pittieri can be found in the grasslands of Brazil.

Volkameria pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volkameria pittieri?

Volkameria pittieri

What is the common name of Volkameria pittieri?

Pittier's Volkameria

What is the natural habitat of Volkameria pittieri?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461972: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Yao Wu Yuan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.W.Yuan' in the authors string.