Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tritepala
ID:
1333207

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 36: 18 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345661

Common Names

  • Pellionia tritepala
  • Tritepala Pellionia
  • Tritepala

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Description

Pellionia tritepala (also called Three-Petalled 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 tritepala 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 tritepala 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pellionia tritepala 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 tritepala

Pellionia tritepala is found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Pellionia tritepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pellionia tritepala?

Pellionia tritepala

What is the common name of Pellionia tritepala?

Three-petalled Pellionia

What is the natural habitat of Pellionia tritepala?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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:77154995-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.