Status:
valid
Authors:
Triana
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 64 (1871 publ. 1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080079
Common Names
- Pachyloma huberioides
- Huber's Pachyloma
- Huber's Waxflower
Description
Pachyloma huberioides (also called Huber's Pachyloma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub with white flowers and is native to Brazil. It is found in a variety of habitats, including tropical and subtropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pachyloma huberioides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pachyloma huberioides are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachyloma huberioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-draining medium such as perlite and vermiculite. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.
Where to Find Pachyloma huberioides
Pachyloma huberioides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Pachyloma genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
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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,