Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acidula
ID:
1076534

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. : 68 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075872



Common Names

  • Pemphis acidula
  • Acidula Pemphis
  • Pemphis


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Description

Pemphis acidula (also called Grey Pemphis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has white to pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands or along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pemphis acidula is a shrub that is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a privacy screen. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pemphis acidula is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pemphis acidula is a shrub or small tree native to the Pacific Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Pemphis acidula

Pemphis acidula can be found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Pemphis genus

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19200012: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.