Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 10: 187. 6 d 1868
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001170912
Uses & Benefits
Powellia involutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Powellia involutifolia is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Powellia involutifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.
Where to Find Powellia involutifolia
Powellia involutifolia can be found in the western United States.
Species in the Powellia genus
Species in the Racopilaceae family
Powellia involutifolia,
Powelliopsis subelimbata,
Powelliopsis integra,
Powelliopsis pocsii,
Powelliopsis elliptica,
Racopilum africanum,
Racopilum angustistipulaceum,
Racopilum ayresii,
Racopilum brevipes,
Racopilum buettneri,
Racopilum capense,
Racopilum cardotii,
Racopilum chevalieri,
Racopilum crassicuspidatum,
Racopilum cuspidigerum,
Racopilum fernandezianum,
Racopilum gracile,
Racopilum gracillimum,
Racopilum intermedium,
Racopilum laxirete,
Racopilum leptocarpum,
Racopilum leptotapes,
Racopilum macrocarpum,
Racopilum madagassum,
Racopilum magnirete,
Racopilum marginatum,
Racopilum mauritianum,
Racopilum microdictyon,
Racopilum microides,
Racopilum mougeotianum,
Racopilum naumannii,
Racopilum orthocarpioides,
Racopilum orthocarpum,
Racopilum pectinatum,
Racopilum penzigii,
Racopilum perrieri,
Racopilum plicatum,
Racopilum polythrincium,
Racopilum robustum,
Racopilum spectabile,
Racopilum strumiferum,
Racopilum thomeanum,
Racopilum tomentosum,
Racopilum ugandae,
Racopilum verrucosum,
Racopilum squarrifolium,
Racopilum niutense,
Racopilum tubiforme,
Timokoponenia parvula,