Pellionia calcifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcifera
ID:
1333208
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 36: 19 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345662
Common Names
- Pellionia calcifera
- Calcifera Pellionia
- Calcifera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pellionia calcifera (also called Calciferous Pellionia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen vine with heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pellionia calcifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pellionia calcifera has a small, white flower with a yellow lip and a long, thin seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pellionia calcifera is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pellionia calcifera
Pellionia calcifera is found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Pellionia calcifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pellionia calcifera?
Pellionia calcifera
What is the common name of Pellionia calcifera?
Calciferous Pellionia
What is the natural habitat of Pellionia calcifera?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Pellionia genus
Pellionia sumatrana, Pellionia thorelii, Pellionia tonkinensis, Pellionia fruticosa, Pellionia pauciflora, Pellionia longipetiolata, Pellionia cephaloidea, Pellionia elatostemoides, Pellionia ronganensis, Pellionia donglanensis, Pellionia longzhouensis, Pellionia tsoongii, Pellionia retrohispida, Pellionia subundulata, Pellionia minima, Pellionia paucidentata, Pellionia griffithiana, Pellionia viridis, Pellionia funingensis, Pellionia pellucida, Pellionia brachyceras, Pellionia annamica, Pellionia mollissima, Pellionia tritepala, Pellionia calcifera, Pellionia laibinensis, Pellionia simianschanica,
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,
References
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154996-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.