Posoqueria velutina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
281881
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 7: 58 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281213
Common Names
- Posoqueria velutina
- Velvet Posoqueria
- Velvet-leaf Posoqueria
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Posoqueria velutina (also called 'Velvety Limpograss', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has a tufted growth habit and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It prefers moist soils in open, sunny areas and is often found in wet savannas, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Posoqueria velutina has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Posoqueria velutina has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Posoqueria velutina can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and regular watering.
Where to Find Posoqueria velutina
Posoqueria velutina is native to Colombia and can be found in the Valle del Cauca Department.
Posoqueria velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Posoqueria velutina?
Posoqueria velutina
What is the natural habitat of Posoqueria velutina?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Posoqueria velutina?
Velvet Posoqueria, Velvet Poso
Species in the Posoqueria genus
Posoqueria acutifolia, Posoqueria calantha, Posoqueria coriacea, Posoqueria fragrantissima, Posoqueria grandiflora, Posoqueria latifolia, Posoqueria laurifolia, Posoqueria longiflora, Posoqueria palustris, Posoqueria platysiphonia, Posoqueria tarairensis, Posoqueria trinitatis, Posoqueria velutina, Posoqueria williamsii, Posoqueria bahiensis, Posoqueria chocoana, Posoqueria correana, Posoqueria costaricensis, Posoqueria grandifructa, Posoqueria longifilamentosa, Posoqueria robusta, Posoqueria laevis,
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-163614: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.