Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
saccifera
ID:
274256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 679 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273588

Common Names

  • Sac-bearing Pinalia
  • Pinalia
  • Pinalia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Urostachya saccata (Ridl.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Pinalia suaveolens (Ridl.) Y.P.Ng & P.J.Cribb [unknown]
  • Eria brookesii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Eria saccata Ridl. [unknown]
  • Eria saccifera Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Eria suaveolens Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Pinalia saccifera (also called Sacciferous Pinalia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with multiple stems and multiple leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 3000 m. It has multiple, slender, green stems with multiple, small, green leaves and multiple, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Pinalia saccifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinalia saccifera has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinalia saccifera is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It is often used as a hedge or screen plant.

Where to Find Pinalia saccifera

Pinalia saccifera can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Pinalia saccifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinalia saccifera?

Pinalia saccifera

What is the common name of Pinalia saccifera?

Saccifera Pinalia

What is the natural habitat of Pinalia saccifera?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Pinalia genus

Pinalia acervata, Pinalia acutifolia, Pinalia amica, Pinalia appendiculata, Pinalia bicolor, Pinalia bipunctata, Pinalia bractescens, Pinalia concolor, Pinalia dasypus, Pinalia elata, Pinalia erecta, Pinalia eriopsidobulbon, Pinalia excavata, Pinalia fitzalanii, Pinalia flavescens, Pinalia floribunda, Pinalia graminifolia, Pinalia leucantha, Pinalia lineata, Pinalia maingayi, Pinalia merguensis, Pinalia multiflora, Pinalia myristiciformis, Pinalia mysorensis, Pinalia obesa, Pinalia pachystachya, Pinalia polystachya, Pinalia polyura, Pinalia profusa, Pinalia pumila, Pinalia recurvata, Pinalia reticosa, Pinalia rimannii, Pinalia ringens, Pinalia saccifera, Pinalia tricolor, Pinalia rhynchostyloides, Pinalia barbifrons, Pinalia carnicolor, Pinalia compacta, Pinalia curranii, Pinalia cylindrostachya, Pinalia dagamensis, Pinalia densa, Pinalia hutchinsoniana, Pinalia jarensis, Pinalia longicruris, Pinalia longilabris, Pinalia lyonii, Pinalia macera,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156320: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.