Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prunifolia
ID:
1328484

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Paula-Souza

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 11 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340938





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Description

Pombalia prunifolia (also called Pruniform Pombalia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pombalia prunifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pombalia prunifolia are small, white, and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pombalia prunifolia is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pombalia prunifolia

Pombalia prunifolia is found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Pombalia prunifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pombalia prunifolia?

Pombalia prunifolia

What is the common name of Pombalia prunifolia?

Plum-leaved Pombalia

What is the natural habitat of Pombalia prunifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Pombalia genus

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Juliana de Paula-Souza (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula-Souza' in the authors string.