Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poarchon
ID:
337643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 223 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336975



Common Names

  • Abolboda poarchon
  • Poarchon Abolboda
  • Abolboda Poarchon


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Description

Abolboda poarchon (also called Poarchon Abolboda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests and shrublands, at altitudes of 900–3200 m.

Uses & Benefits

Abolboda poarchon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Abolboda poarchon var. intermedia (Lyman, B.Sm. & Downs) Kral
Abolboda poarchon var. poarchon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abolboda poarchon has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Abolboda poarchon is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are well established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings taken from the tips of stems in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Abolboda poarchon

Abolboda poarchon can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Abolboda poarchon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abolboda poarchon?

Abolboda poarchon

What are the common names of Abolboda poarchon?

No common names are known for Abolboda poarchon

Where is Abolboda poarchon found?

Abolboda poarchon is found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Brazil

Species in the Xyridaceae family

Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,

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