Palmeria brassii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
474811
Status:
valid
Authors:
Philipson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Blumea 28: 92 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474143
Common Names
- Palmeria brassii
- Brass's Palmeria
- Brass Palmeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palmeria brassii (also called Brass' Palmeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist forests, along streams, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Palmeria brassii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palmeria brassii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palmeria brassii is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are about 4 inches tall. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Palmeria brassii
Palmeria brassii is native to New Guinea.
Palmeria brassii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palmeria brassii?
Palmeria brassii
What is the common name of Palmeria brassii?
Palmeria brassii
What is the natural habitat of Palmeria brassii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Palmeria genus
Palmeria arfakiana, Palmeria brassii, Palmeria clemensae, Palmeria angica, Palmeria hooglandii, Palmeria gracilis, Palmeria womersleyi, Palmeria hypargyrea, Palmeria hypochrysea, Palmeria hypotephra, Palmeria incana, Palmeria montana, Palmeria racemosa, Palmeria schoddei, Palmeria foremanii, Palmeria hyptotephra,
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,
References
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:900450-1: Based on the initial data import