Triolena pumila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
1244554
Status:
valid
Authors:
Umaña & Almeda
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 43: 149 (-151), fig. 2 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243892
Common Names
- Triolena pumila
- Dwarf Triolena
- Small Triolena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triolena pumila (also called Dwarf Triolena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae family. It has yellowish-green stems, and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is native to California, and it is found in grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Triolena pumila is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of dye, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triolena pumila has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and green with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triolena pumila is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Triolena pumila should be fertilized regularly and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Triolena pumila
Triolena pumila is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Triolena pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triolena pumila?
Triolena pumila
What is the common name of Triolena pumila?
Dwarf Triolena
Where is Triolena pumila found?
Triolena pumila is found in Central America
Species in the Triolena genus
Triolena pustulata, Triolena barbeyana, Triolena dressleri, Triolena obliqua, Triolena pileoides, Triolena spicata, Triolena calciphila, Triolena izabalensis, Triolena paleolata, Triolena stenophylla, Triolena scorpioides, Triolena amazonica, Triolena pluvialis, Triolena allardii, Triolena pedemontana, Triolena campii, Triolena asplundii, Triolena hygrophylla, Triolena pumila, Triolena hirsuta, Triolena agrimonioides, Triolena auriculata, Triolena lanceolata, Triolena paleacea, Triolena purpurea, Triolena rojasiae, Triolena vasquezii,
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-50126574: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Gina Umaña Dodero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Umaña' in the authors string.