Picrella glandulosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 25: 253 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476859
Common Names
- Picrella Glandulosa
- Glandular Picrella
- Glandular Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picrella glandulosa (also called Glandular Picrella, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant with white flowers and flattened, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Picrella glandulosa is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Picrella glandulosa has a yellow flower with white and pink stripes and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picrella glandulosa is an epiphytic bromeliad that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Picrella glandulosa
Picrella glandulosa can be found in tropical Asia.
Picrella glandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picrella glandulosa?
Picrella glandulosa
What is the common name of Picrella glandulosa?
Picrella
What type of plant is Picrella glandulosa?
Herb
Species in the Picrella 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
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60430540-2: Based on the initial data import