Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 145 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257657
Common Names
- Pachyloma pusillum
- Small Pachyloma
- Little Pachyloma
Description
Pachyloma pusillum (also called Dwarf Pachyloma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pachyloma pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachyloma pusillum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachyloma pusillum can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It needs to be protected from strong winds and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Pachyloma pusillum
Pachyloma pusillum is native to South America.
Pachyloma pusillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachyloma pusillum?
Pachyloma pusillum
What is the common name of Pachyloma pusillum?
Small pachyloma
What type of plant is Pachyloma pusillum?
Moss
Species in the Pachyloma 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,