Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Hansen
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 9(3): 270 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254806
Common Names
- Poilannammia incisa
- Incisa Poilannammia
- Incisa Fern
Description
Poilannammia incisa (also called Incised Poilannammia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and dry prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Poilannammia incisa is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poilannammia incisa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poilannammia incisa is a tropical evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination should occur within a few weeks.
Where to Find Poilannammia incisa
Poilannammia incisa is native to Costa Rica and can be found growing in moist, tropical forests.
Poilannammia incisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poilannammia incisa?
Poilannammia incisa
What is the common name of Poilannammia incisa?
Incised Poilannammia
What is the natural habitat of Poilannammia incisa?
It is native to the Philippines.
Species in the Poilannammia 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,