Bucephalandra pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
1322761
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Becc.) P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Webbia 67: 142 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335215
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Bucephalandra pygmaea (also called Pygmy Bucephalandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in humid forests, and has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bucephalandra pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bucephalandra pygmaea has yellow flowers with a single ring of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Bucephalandra pygmaea is a tropical plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a moist soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they form roots.
Where to Find Bucephalandra pygmaea
Bucephalandra pygmaea can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Bucephalandra pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bucephalandra pygmaea?
Bucephalandra pygmaea
What type of plant is Bucephalandra pygmaea?
Aquatic
Where is Bucephalandra pygmaea found?
Indonesia
Species in the Bucephalandra genus
Bucephalandra catherineae, Bucephalandra gigantea, Bucephalandra magnifolia, Bucephalandra motleyana, Bucephalandra pygmaea, Bucephalandra akantha, Bucephalandra aurantiitheca, Bucephalandra belindae, Bucephalandra bogneri, Bucephalandra chimaera, Bucephalandra chrysokoupa, Bucephalandra diabolica, Bucephalandra elliptica, Bucephalandra forcipula, Bucephalandra goliath, Bucephalandra kerangas, Bucephalandra kishii, Bucephalandra minotaur, Bucephalandra muluensis, Bucephalandra oblanceolata, Bucephalandra oncophora, Bucephalandra pubes, Bucephalandra sordidula, Bucephalandra tetana, Bucephalandra ultramafica, Bucephalandra vespula, Bucephalandra yengiae, Bucephalandra micrantha, Bucephalandra spathulifolia, Bucephalandra filiformis, Bucephalandra adei, Bucephalandra danumensis,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125967-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.