Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
263093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason & Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 7: 421 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262425

Common Names

  • Pagamea montana
  • Montana Pagamea
  • Pagamea

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Description

Pagamea montana (also called Montana Pagamea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pagamea montana has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pagamea montana has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pagamea montana is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Pagamea montana prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pagamea montana

Pagamea montana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pagamea montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pagamea montana?

Pagamea montana

What is the family of Pagamea montana?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Pagamea montana?

Palm

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-145578: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.