Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
pumila
ID:
1305522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Devecchi & Pirani

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 336(3): 257. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317976



Common Names

  • Homalolepis pumila
  • Dwarf Homalolepis
  • Dwarf Bromeliad


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Uses & Benefits

Homalolepis pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homalolepis pumila has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have short, tiny leaves.

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Where to Find Homalolepis pumila

Homalolepis pumila is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.

Homalolepis pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homalolepis pumila?

Homalolepis pumila

What is the natural habitat of Homalolepis pumila?

Homalolepis pumila is found in humid montane forests of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

What is the average size of Homalolepis pumila?

Homalolepis pumila is a small plant, usually growing to a height of 5-10 cm.

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Marcelo Fernando Devecchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Devecchi' in the authors string.