Pisonia pedicellaris - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedicellaris
ID:
1266316
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb. ex Heimerl
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Jahresb. Oberrealsch. Fünfhaus 1896/97: 32. 1897 [May-Jul 1897] ; alt. title: Beitr. Syst. Nyctag. 32. May-Jul 1897
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265654
Common Names
- Pisonia Pedicellaris
- Pedicellaris Pisonia
- Pedicellaris Pisonias
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pisonia pedicellaris (also called long-stalked pisonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Nyctaginaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite, and deciduous leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pisonia pedicellaris is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pisonia pedicellaris has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pisonia pedicellaris is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.
Where to Find Pisonia pedicellaris
Pisonia pedicellaris is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Pisonia pedicellaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pisonia pedicellaris?
Pisonia pedicellaris
What is the common name of Pisonia pedicellaris?
Pisonia pedicellaris
What is the natural habitat of Pisonia pedicellaris?
Tropical forests
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-50218140: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Anton Heimerl (1857-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heimerl' in the authors string.