Pisonia albida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
1087366
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Heimerl) Britton ex Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 21: 190 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086704
Common Names
- Pisonia Albida
- Whitish Pisonia
- Whitish Pisonia Bush
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Pisonia albida (also called White Pisonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pisonia albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive flowers in shades of yellow, pink, and white. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pisonia albida is a white color and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pisonia albida can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Pisonia albida
Pisonia albida can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Pisonia genus
Pisonia aculeata, Pisonia floridana, Pisonia macranthocarpa, Pisonia ambigua, Pisonia hirtella, Pisonia laxiflora, Pisonia silvatica, Pisonia zapallo, Pisonia albida, Pisonia brunoniana, Pisonia helleri, Pisonia rotundata, Pisonia sandwicensis, Pisonia subcordata, Pisonia umbellifera, Pisonia donnellsmithii, Pisonia floribunda, Pisonia petenensis, Pisonia proctorii, Pisonia indecora, Pisonia capitata, Pisonia flavescens, Pisonia grandis, Pisonia pedicellaris,
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22500315: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.