Pellionia paucidentata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucidentata
ID:
1224569
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Schroet.) S.S.Chien
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 8: 354 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223907
Common Names
- Paucidentata Pellionia
- Pellionia Paucidentata
- Paucidentata's Pellionia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pellionia paucidentata (also called Few-toothed Pellionia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often near streams or in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pellionia paucidentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pellionia paucidentata var. hainanica S.S.Chien & S.H.WuPellionia paucidentata var. paucidentata
Pellionia paucidentata var. dolichoceras W.T.Wang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pellionia paucidentata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Pellionia paucidentata can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node, remove the lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm spot with indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Pellionia paucidentata
Pellionia paucidentata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Pellionia genus
Pellionia sumatrana, Pellionia thorelii, Pellionia tonkinensis, Pellionia fruticosa, Pellionia pauciflora, Pellionia longipetiolata, Pellionia cephaloidea, Pellionia elatostemoides, Pellionia ronganensis, Pellionia donglanensis, Pellionia longzhouensis, Pellionia tsoongii, Pellionia retrohispida, Pellionia subundulata, Pellionia minima, Pellionia paucidentata, Pellionia griffithiana, Pellionia viridis, Pellionia funingensis, Pellionia pellucida, Pellionia brachyceras, Pellionia annamica, Pellionia mollissima, Pellionia tritepala, Pellionia calcifera, Pellionia laibinensis, Pellionia simianschanica,
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,
References
Sung Shu Chien (1883-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Chien' in the authors string.
Hilde Schroeter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schroet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855063-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.