Pombalia poaya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Paula-Souza
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 10 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318809
Common Names
- Pombalia poaya
- Poaya Tree
- Poaya Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pombalia poaya (also called Pombalia poaya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 4 m tall and has a spreading habit. The leaves are elliptic, oblong and up to 10 cm long. It is found in humid forests and grasslands, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pombalia poaya is a popular ornamental plant that is grown in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or screen in sunny areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pombalia poaya has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. Its seeds are small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pombalia poaya is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates. It should be grown in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pombalia poaya
Pombalia poaya can be found in the montane forests of Central and South America.
Pombalia poaya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pombalia poaya?
Pombalia poaya
What is the common name of Pombalia poaya?
Poaya Pombalia
What is the family of Pombalia poaya?
Bignoniaceae
Species in the Pombalia genus
Pombalia arenaria, Pombalia barbata, Pombalia brevicaulis, Pombalia heterosepala, Pombalia lanata, Pombalia poaya, Pombalia setigera, Pombalia strigoides, Pombalia verrucosa, Pombalia atropurpurea, Pombalia bicolor, Pombalia bigibbosa, Pombalia brevis, Pombalia calceolaria, Pombalia communis, Pombalia glabra, Pombalia glauca, Pombalia graminifolia, Pombalia hassleriana, Pombalia hespericliva, Pombalia jefensis, Pombalia lehmannii, Pombalia leucopogon, Pombalia linearifolia, Pombalia longistyla, Pombalia oppositifolia, Pombalia paraguariensis, Pombalia parviflora, Pombalia phyllanthoides, Pombalia potosina, Pombalia prunifolia, Pombalia rivalis, Pombalia serrata, Pombalia sprucei, Pombalia sylvicola, Pombalia velutina, Pombalia verbenacea, Pombalia verticillata, Pombalia wrightii,
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,
References
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Juliana de Paula-Souza (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula-Souza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143570-1: Based on the initial data import