Pombalia rivalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Arechav.) Paula-Souza
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 11 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340939
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Pombalia rivalis (also called Rival Pombalia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 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 rivalis 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 rivalis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pombalia rivalis 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 rivalis
Pombalia rivalis is native to Brazil.
Pombalia rivalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pombalia rivalis?
Pombalia rivalis
What is the common name of Pombalia rivalis?
Rival Pombalia
What is the natural habitat of Pombalia rivalis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
José Arechavaleta (1838-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arechav.' 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:77143574-1: Based on the initial data import