Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Toscano
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 377 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318761
Common Names
- Pabstiella
- Kisser Pabstiella
- Osculator
Description
Pabstiella osculator (also called Pabstiella osculator, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 4 m tall and has a spreading habit. The leaves are elliptic, oblong and up to 10 cm long. It is found in humid forests and grasslands, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pabstiella osculator is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pabstiella osculator has white flowers with yellowish-greenish sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pabstiella osculator is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Pabstiella osculator
Pabstiella osculator can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pabstiella osculator FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pabstiella osculator?
Pabstiella osculator
What type of plant is Pabstiella osculator?
A perennial herb
Where is Pabstiella osculator native to?
South America
Species in the Pabstiella genus
Pabstiella mirabilis,
Pabstiella aryter,
Pabstiella determannii,
Pabstiella syringodes,
Pabstiella tripterantha,
Pabstiella yauaperyensis,
Pabstiella parvifolia,
Pabstiella wacketii,
Pabstiella verboonenii,
Pabstiella versicolor,
Pabstiella aveniformis,
Pabstiella arcuata,
Pabstiella alligatorifera,
Pabstiella calcarata,
Pabstiella crassicaulis,
Pabstiella cordilabia,
Pabstiella conspersa,
Pabstiella castellensis,
Pabstiella carrisii,
Pabstiella carinifera,
Pabstiella bradei,
Pabstiella bacillaris,
Pabstiella campestris,
Pabstiella truncicola,
Pabstiella uniflora,
Pabstiella vellozoana,
Pabstiella pellifeloidis,
Pabstiella piraquarensis,
Pabstiella leucopyramis,
Pabstiella lineolata,
Pabstiella gracilicaulis,
Pabstiella curti-bradei,
Pabstiella fasciata,
Pabstiella fluminensis,
Pabstiella elegantula,
Pabstiella ephemera,
Pabstiella lingua,
Pabstiella matinhensis,
Pabstiella miragliae,
Pabstiella ghillanyi,
Pabstiella garayi,
Pabstiella miniato-lineolata,
Pabstiella pleurothalloides,
Pabstiella sordida,
Pabstiella sarcopetala,
Pabstiella ruschii,
Pabstiella robertoi,
Pabstiella quadridentata,
Pabstiella pristeoglossa,
Pabstiella rubrolineata,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,