Status:
valid
Authors:
Vicent. & E.M.B.Prata
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 269: 187 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346372
Common Names
- Pagamea spruceana
- Spruce's Pagamea
- Spruceana Orchid
Description
Pagamea spruceana (also called Spruce's Pagamea, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and can reach up to 2 m in height. The leaves are narrow and have a pointed tip. It is found in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pagamea spruceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pagamea spruceana has a white flower with a yellow spadix and a white spathe. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pagamea spruceana can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The root ball should be carefully divided into sections and each section replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Pagamea spruceana
Pagamea spruceana is native to Ecuador.
Pagamea spruceana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pagamea spruceana?
Pagamea spruceana
What type of plant is Pagamea spruceana?
Pagamea spruceana is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family.
Where is Pagamea spruceana native to?
Pagamea spruceana is native to Ecuador.
Species in the Pagamea genus
Pagamea acrensis,
Pagamea anisophylla,
Pagamea aracaensis,
Pagamea capitata,
Pagamea coriacea,
Pagamea diceras,
Pagamea duckei,
Pagamea dudleyi,
Pagamea duidana,
Pagamea guianensis,
Pagamea harleyi,
Pagamea hirsuta,
Pagamea jauaensis,
Pagamea macrophylla,
Pagamea magniflora,
Pagamea montana,
Pagamea pauciflora,
Pagamea pilosa,
Pagamea plicata,
Pagamea plicatiformis,
Pagamea puberula,
Pagamea sessiliflora,
Pagamea standleyana,
Pagamea thyrsiflora,
Pagamea velutina,
Pagamea spruceana,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Alberto Vicentini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vicent.' in the authors string.