Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Mat. Fl. Malay. Penins. 1: 109 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279219
Common Names
- Poaephyllum pauciflorum
- Few-flowered Poaephyllum
- Few-flowered Arum
Synonyms
- Lectandra parviflora J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Lectandra pauciflora Schltr. [unknown]
- Poaephyllum parviflorum Rolfe [unknown]
- Agrostophyllum pauciflorum Hook.f. [unknown]
- Eria minutiflora Ridl. [illegitimate]
Description
Poaephyllum pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Poaephyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a spreading, bushy habit and small, yellow flowers. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poaephyllum pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Poaephyllum pauciflora has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have two leaves. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poaephyllum pauciflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Poaephyllum pauciflora
Poaephyllum pauciflora can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Poaephyllum pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poaephyllum pauciflora?
Poaephyllum pauciflora
What is the common name of Poaephyllum pauciflora?
Few-flowered Poaephyllum
What is the natural habitat of Poaephyllum pauciflora?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Poaephyllum genus
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,