Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
hulkiana
ID:
1267265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pulle

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 9: 155 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266603

Common Names

  • Paypayrola Hulkiana
  • Hulk's Paypayrola
  • Hulkiana Paypayrola

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Description

Paypayrola hulkiana (also called 'Hulk's Paypayrola', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paypayrola hulkiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paypayrola hulkiana has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paypayrola hulkiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Paypayrola hulkiana

Paypayrola hulkiana is found in the tropical rainforests of Peru.

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