Lacmellea pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
222483
Status:
valid
Authors:
Monach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(1): 130 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221812
Common Names
- Lacmellea pygmaea
- Pygmaea Lacmellea
- Lacmellea Pygmaea
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Lacmellea pygmaea (also called Pygmy Lacmellea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with ovate-oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lacmellea pygmaea can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lacmellea pygmaea var. pygmaeaLacmellea pygmaea var. latifolia Monach.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lacmellea pygmaea has yellow flowers with white centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Lacmellea pygmaea is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and regular watering. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Lacmellea pygmaea
Lacmellea pygmaea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Lacmellea pygmaea FAQ
What is the common name of Lacmellea pygmaea?
Pygmaea
What is the scientific name of Pygmaea?
Lacmellea pygmaea
What is the natural habitat of Lacmellea pygmaea?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Lacmellea genus
Lacmellea aculeata, Lacmellea arborescens, Lacmellea costanensis, Lacmellea densifoliata, Lacmellea edulis, Lacmellea floribunda, Lacmellea foxii, Lacmellea gracilis, Lacmellea guyanensis, Lacmellea klugii, Lacmellea microcarpa, Lacmellea oblongata, Lacmellea panamensis, Lacmellea pauciflora, Lacmellea peruviana, Lacmellea pygmaea, Lacmellea ramosissima, Lacmellea speciosa, Lacmellea standleyi, Lacmellea utilis, Lacmellea zamorae, Lacmellea macrantha, Lacmellea bahiensis, Lacmellea abbreviata,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106782: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Vincent Monachino (1911-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monach.' in the authors string.