Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollissima
ID:
1326912

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 34: 1 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339366

Common Names

  • Pellionia mollissima
  • Mollissima Pellionia
  • Mountain Pellionia

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Description

Pellionia mollissima (also called Soft Pellionia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Asia. It has a trailing habit and can reach up to 0.5 meters in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pellionia mollissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pellionia mollissima is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pellionia mollissima is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Pellionia mollissima

Pellionia mollissima is native to South America, and can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Pellionia mollissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pellionia mollissima?

Pellionia mollissima

What type of environment does Pellionia mollissima prefer?

Pellionia mollissima prefers humid, tropical environments.

What type of soil does Pellionia mollissima need?

Pellionia mollissima needs well-draining, acidic soil.

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139051-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.