Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1082829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 267 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082167



Common Names

  • Salpinga Pusilla
  • Salpinga
  • Pusilla


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Description

Salpinga pusilla (also called Dwarf Salpinga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and it grows in wet forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Salpinga pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salpinga pusilla are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salpinga pusilla is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Salpinga pusilla

Salpinga pusilla is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20303889: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.