Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 276 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262428
Common Names
- Pagamea pilosa
- Pilosa Pagamea
- Pagamea
Synonyms
- Pagamea guianensis pilosa Standl. [valid]
Description
Pagamea pilosa (also called Pilosa 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 pilosa is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and toothache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pagamea pilosa has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pagamea pilosa 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 pilosa prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pagamea pilosa
Pagamea pilosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pagamea pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pagamea pilosa?
Pagamea pilosa
What is the family of Pagamea pilosa?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Pagamea pilosa?
Palm
Species in the Pagamea genus
Pagamea acrensis,
Pagamea anisophylla,
Pagamea aracaensis,
Pagamea capitata,
Pagamea coriacea,
Pagamea diceras,
Pagamea duckei,
Pagamea dudleyi,
Pagamea duidana,
Pagamea guianensis,
Pagamea harleyi,
Pagamea hirsuta,
Pagamea jauaensis,
Pagamea macrophylla,
Pagamea magniflora,
Pagamea montana,
Pagamea pauciflora,
Pagamea pilosa,
Pagamea plicata,
Pagamea plicatiformis,
Pagamea puberula,
Pagamea sessiliflora,
Pagamea standleyana,
Pagamea thyrsiflora,
Pagamea velutina,
Pagamea spruceana,
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,