Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephaloidea
ID:
473827

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 6: 64 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473159

Common Names

  • Pellionia Cephaloidea
  • Cephaloidea Pellionia
  • Cephaloidea's Pellionia

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Description

Pellionia cephaloidea (also called 'Cephaloidea Pellionia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pellionia cephaloidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light levels. It is also used to add texture and color to flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pellionia cephaloidea has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pellionia cephaloidea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Pellionia cephaloidea

Pellionia cephaloidea is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.

Pellionia cephaloidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pellionia cephaloidea?

Pellionia cephaloidea

What is the natural habitat of Pellionia cephaloidea?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Pellionia cephaloidea?

1-2 cm

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:855018-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.