Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacimonica
ID:
296138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 7: 360 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295470

Common Names

  • Pacimonica
  • Silverbush
  • Remijia

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Description

Remijia pacimonica (also called Pacimonica Remijia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It is found in humid forests, along rivers and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Remijia pacimonica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Remijia pacimonica is white with four petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Remijia pacimonica is a slow-growing palm that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Remijia pacimonica is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Where to Find Remijia pacimonica

Remijia pacimonica is native to the Amazon basin in South America.

Remijia pacimonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Remijia pacimonica?

Remijia pacimonica

What type of plant is Remijia pacimonica?

It is a shrub

Where is Remijia pacimonica native to?

It is native to South America

Species in the Remijia genus

Remijia amazonica, Remijia amphithrix, Remijia argentea, Remijia asperula, Remijia berryi, Remijia chelomaphylla, Remijia cinchonicarpa, Remijia delascioi, Remijia densiflora, Remijia duckei, Remijia ferruginea, Remijia firmula, Remijia glomerata, Remijia grazielae, Remijia hirsuta, Remijia hispida, Remijia kuhlmannii, Remijia leiocalyx, Remijia longifolia, Remijia macrocnemia, Remijia macrophylla, Remijia maguirei, Remijia marahuacensis, Remijia morilloi, Remijia pacimonica, Remijia paniculata, Remijia physophora, Remijia pilosinervula, Remijia reducta, Remijia roraimae, Remijia sessilis, Remijia sipapoensis, Remijia steyermarkii, Remijia tenuiflora, Remijia trianae, Remijia ulei, Remijia uniflora, Remijia vaupesiana, Remijia vellozoi, Remijia wurdackii, Remijia aracamuniensis, Remijia globosa, Remijia hubbardiorum,

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,

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