Pelea clusiifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 15: 340, t. 35. 1854 ; C. Wilkes Expl. Exped.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132826
Common Names
- Pelea clusiifolia
- Clusiifolia Pelea
- Pelea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pelea clusiifolia (also called Clustered Pelea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Hawaii. It has a short, thick trunk and small, glossy leaves. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Pelea clusiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pelea clusiifolia var. fauriei (H.Lév.) H.St.John & E.P.HumePelea clusiifolia var. cookeana (Rock) H.St.John & E.P.Hume
Pelea clusiifolia var. dumosa (Rock) H.St.John & E.P.Hume
Pelea clusiifolia var. sapotaefolia (H.Mann) H.St.John
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pelea clusiifolia is white in color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pelea clusiifolia is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pelea clusiifolia
Pelea clusiifolia is native to Hawaii and can be found in the tropical rainforest.
Species in the Pelea genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28100410: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.