Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) M.J.Rocha & P.J.F.Guim.
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 179: 60 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041805
Common Names
- Appendicularia
- Pullei
- Appendicularia Pullei
Description
Appendicularia pullei (also called Pulle's Appendicularia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has white flowers with yellow and purple spots.
Uses & Benefits
Appendicularia pullei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Appendicularia pullei is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Appendicularia pullei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Appendicularia pullei
Appendicularia pullei is native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests at elevations of 200–1,500 m.
Appendicularia pullei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Appendicularia pullei?
Appendicularia pullei
What is the natural habitat of Appendicularia pullei?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Appendicularia pullei?
2-3 meters
Species in the Appendicularia genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,