Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
pumilum
ID:
591715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hallier f.) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Checkl. Fl. Pl. Gymnosperms Brunei Darussalam : 435 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591047

Common Names

  • Pumilum Tricarpelema
  • Pumilum Tricarpelema Tree
  • Pumilum Rain Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pollia pumila Hallier f. [unknown]

Description

Tricarpelema pumilum (also called Dwarf Tricarpelema, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a woody base and is native to South America, where it is found in dry grasslands and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tricarpelema pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricarpelema pumilum is white with yellow anthers, and has a funnel-shaped corolla. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricarpelema pumilum is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and the plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Tricarpelema pumilum

Tricarpelema pumilum is found in India.

Tricarpelema pumilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricarpelema pumilum?

Tricarpelema pumilum

What is the common name of Tricarpelema pumilum?

Dwarf Tricarpelema

What type of plant is Tricarpelema pumilum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-270588: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.