Pellionia pellucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pellucida
ID:
1227539
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Raf.) Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 29: 211 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226877
Common Names
- Pellionia pellucida
- Translucent Pellionia
- Pellucida Pellionia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pellionia pellucida (also called Pellucid Pellionia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and produces white flowers in the spring and summer. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pellionia pellucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and delicate flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pellionia pellucida has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, rounded leaves.
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Pellionia pellucida is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be protected from strong winds. Propagation is by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Pellionia pellucida
Pellionia pellucida is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady forests. It can also be found in cultivation in many parts of the world.
Pellionia pellucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pellionia pellucida?
Pellionia pellucida
What is the common name of Pellionia pellucida?
Silver Jewel Vine
What is the natural habitat of Pellionia pellucida?
Tropical rainforests
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
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:855064-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.