Pollia macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
501083
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 90 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500415
Common Names
- Pollia macrophylla
- Blue Pollia
- Blue Pollia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia macrophylla (also called African Pollia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in lowland and montane forests, up to an elevation of about 2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pollia macrophylla is used as a source of timber, fuelwood, and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pollia macrophylla are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pollia macrophylla is a tropical hardwood tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seeds, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pollia macrophylla
Pollia macrophylla can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Pollia macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pollia macrophylla?
Pollia macrophylla
What is the common name of Pollia macrophylla?
Large-Leaved Pollia
What is the natural habitat of Pollia macrophylla?
Pollia macrophylla is native to East Asia, including Japan, China, and Korea.
Species in the Pollia genus
Pollia americana, Pollia bracteata, Pollia condensata, Pollia crispata, Pollia gracilis, Pollia hasskarlii, Pollia horsfieldii, Pollia japonica, Pollia macrobracteata, Pollia macrophylla, Pollia mannii, Pollia miranda, Pollia papuana, Pollia pentasperma, Pollia sambiranensis, Pollia secundiflora, Pollia subumbellata, Pollia sumatrana, Pollia thyrsiflora, Pollia verticillata, Pollia zollingeri, Pollia zollingeri, Pollia thyrsiflora,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259384: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.