Pomax umbellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sol. ex A.Rich.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Hist. Nat. Paris 5: 146 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280783
Common Names
- Pomax umbellata
- Umbellate Pomax
- Umbellate-Leaved Pomax
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- Opercularia banksiana Schult. [illegitimate]
- Opercularia lamarckiana Schult. [valid]
- Opercularia umbellata Gaertn. [valid]
- Pomax glabra DC. [valid]
- Pomax hirta DC. [valid]
- Pomax rupestris F.Muell. [valid]
- Pomax umbellata carnosula Domin [valid]
- Pomax umbellata glabra (DC.) Domin [valid]
- Pomax umbellata hirta (DC.) Domin [valid]
- Pomax umbellata mitchelliana Domin [valid]
- Pomax umbellata ovatifolia Domin [valid]
Description
Pomax umbellata (also called Umbellate Pomax, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands. It is a small, evergreen shrub with smooth, oval leaves and small, white flowers in umbels. It grows in moist, shady areas in lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pomax umbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pomax umbellata has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pomax umbellata is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. It is best to divide the plant when it is young and the roots are still small.
Where to Find Pomax umbellata
Pomax umbellata is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Pomax umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pomax umbellata?
Pomax umbellata
What is the common name of Pomax umbellata?
Pomax
What is the family of Pomax umbellata?
Orchidaceae
Species in the Pomax 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-163188: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.