Pollia verticillata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
501318
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hallier f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 907 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500650
Common Names
- Pollia verticillata
- Verticillata Pollia
- Verticillata Pollia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pollia verticillata (also called Pollia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in lowland and hill forests, as well as in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pollia verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pollia verticillata has small white flowers that are clustered in a panicle. Its seeds are small, winged and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pollia verticillata is a tropical shrub that can grow up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The shrub prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Pollia verticillata
Pollia verticillata is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.
Pollia verticillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pollia verticillata?
Pollia verticillata
What is the common name of Pollia verticillata?
Verticillata
What is the natural habitat of Pollia verticillata?
Tropical rainforests
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-259408: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.