Status:
valid
Authors:
(Clos) Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 521 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221642
Common Names
- Kurzamra Pulchella
- Pretty Kurzamra
- Pretty-leaved Kurzamra
Synonyms
- Micromeria pulchella Wedd. [unknown]
- Soliera pulchella Clos [unknown]
Description
Kurzamra pulchella (also called Kurzamra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the Amazon region and is found in wet lowland forests. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and the inflorescence is a spadix with a white spathe.
Uses & Benefits
Kurzamra pulchella is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, reducing inflammation, and providing relief from pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kurzamra pulchella has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kurzamra pulchella is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a potting mix containing sand and peat moss. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Kurzamra pulchella
Kurzamra pulchella is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Kurzamra pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kurzamra pulchella?
Kurzamra pulchella
What is the common name of Kurzamra pulchella?
Kurzamra
What is the natural habitat of Kurzamra pulchella?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Kurzamra genus
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Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,