Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annamica
ID:
1272632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 75: 918 (1928 publ. 1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271970



Common Names

  • Pellionia
  • Annamica
  • Vietnamese Pellionia


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Description

Pellionia annamica (also called 'Annam Watermelon', among many other common names) is a species of tropical plant found in the Americas. It is a large, evergreen shrub with glossy, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Pellionia annamica is a species of plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pellionia annamica has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pellionia annamica is a fast-growing, easy-to-care-for houseplant. It can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. To propagate through stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. To propagate through division, carefully separate the plant into two or more parts and replant each part in a separate pot. Water regularly and keep in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pellionia annamica

Pellionia annamica is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia.

Pellionia annamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pellionia annamica?

Pellionia annamica

What is the family of Pellionia annamica?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Pellionia annamica?

Annam Chain-Fern

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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