Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
222313

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

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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.

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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

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106609: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.