Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubens
ID:
274510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 103 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273842

Common Names

  • Pinckneya Pubens
  • Pubens Palm
  • Fishtail Palm

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Synonyms

  • Pinckneya bracteata (W.Bartram) Raf. [valid]
  • Cinchona caroliniana Poir. [illegitimate]
  • Cinchona pubens (Michx.) Hosack [valid]
  • Pinckneya pubescens Pers. [valid]

Description

Pinckneya pubens (also called Pinckneya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub or tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Louisiana. It is found in wet, sandy soils in swamps, floodplains, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pinckneya pubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinckneya pubens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinckneya pubens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize twice a year.

Where to Find Pinckneya pubens

Pinckneya pubens is native to the southeastern United States. It is found in moist, sandy soils.

Pinckneya pubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinckneya pubens?

Pinckneya pubens

What is the common name of Pinckneya pubens?

Pubens Palm

What are the growth requirements of Pinckneya pubens?

Pinckneya pubens requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Pinckneya genus

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,