Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 120 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837784
Common Names
- Pabstiella Tabacina
- Tabacina Pabstiella
- Tabacina's Pabstiella
Description
Pabstiella tabacina (also called Tabacina pabstiella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in humid forests. It is a small palm with a single stem, reaching a height of 1–2 m. The leaves are pinnate, with leaflets arranged in a single plane.
Uses & Benefits
Pabstiella tabacina is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pabstiella tabacina is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green in color, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pabstiella tabacina is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spreading habit. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Pabstiella tabacina
Pabstiella tabacina is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pabstiella tabacina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pabstiella tabacina?
Pabstiella tabacina
What is the common name of Pabstiella tabacina?
Tabacina
What is the natural habitat of Pabstiella tabacina?
Tropical rainforests
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,