Status:
valid
Authors:
Mello-Silva
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 120: 258 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751458
Common Names
- Vellozia armata
- Armata Vellozia
- Armata Vellozia Plant
Description
Vellozia armata (also called Armata Vellozia, Armata Vellozia, and Armata Vellozia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem with three leaves and a single white flower with three petals. It grows in deciduous forests, woodlands, and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Vellozia armata is used medicinally to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vellozia armata is small, white or pinkish, and has six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vellozia armata is a herbaceous perennial that is native to South America. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Vellozia armata
Vellozia armata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Vellozia armata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vellozia armata?
Vellozia armata
What is the family of Vellozia armata?
Velloziaceae
What is the common name of Vellozia armata?
Armata Vellozia
Species in the Vellozia genus
Vellozia sessilis,
Vellozia punctulata,
Vellozia pusilla,
Vellozia resinosa,
Vellozia taxifolia,
Vellozia tragacantha,
Vellozia tomentosa,
Vellozia tubiflora,
Vellozia dasypus,
Vellozia sulphurea,
Vellozia squamata,
Vellozia squalida,
Vellozia sellovii,
Vellozia abietina,
Vellozia epidendroides,
Vellozia compacta,
Vellozia tillandsioides,
Vellozia armata,
Vellozia costata,
Vellozia stenocarpa,
Vellozia caudata,
Vellozia verruculosa,
Vellozia canelinha,
Vellozia incurvata,
Vellozia ornata,
Vellozia minima,
Vellozia intermedia,
Vellozia hemisphaerica,
Vellozia graminea,
Vellozia cryptantha,
Vellozia ramosissima,
Vellozia patens,
Vellozia pilosa,
Vellozia piresiana,
Vellozia pterocarpa,
Vellozia pumila,
Vellozia nivea,
Vellozia scabrosa,
Vellozia scoparia,
Vellozia seubertiana,
Vellozia sincorana,
Vellozia pulchra,
Vellozia lilacina,
Vellozia macedonis,
Vellozia nuda,
Vellozia maxillarioides,
Vellozia metzgerae,
Vellozia modesta,
Vellozia nanuzae,
Vellozia stellata,
Species in the Velloziaceae family
Acanthochlamys bracteata,
Barbacenia andersonii,
Barbacenia aurea,
Barbacenia bahiana,
Barbacenia beauverdii,
Barbacenia blackii,
Barbacenia blanchetii,
Barbacenia brachycalyx,
Barbacenia brasiliensis,
Barbacenia brevifolia,
Barbacenia burle-marxii,
Barbacenia caricina,
Barbacenia celiae,
Barbacenia chlorantha,
Barbacenia coccinea,
Barbacenia conicostigma,
Barbacenia contasana,
Barbacenia coronata,
Barbacenia culta,
Barbacenia curviflora,
Barbacenia cuspidata,
Barbacenia cyananthera,
Barbacenia cylindrica,
Barbacenia damaziana,
Barbacenia delicatula,
Barbacenia ensifolia,
Barbacenia exscapa,
Barbacenia filamentifera,
Barbacenia flava,
Barbacenia flavida,
Barbacenia foliosa,
Barbacenia fragrans,
Barbacenia fulva,
Barbacenia gardneri,
Barbacenia gaveensis,
Barbacenia gentianoides,
Barbacenia glabra,
Barbacenia glauca,
Barbacenia glaziovii,
Barbacenia globata,
Barbacenia glutinosa,
Barbacenia goethartii,
Barbacenia gounelleana,
Barbacenia graciliflora,
Barbacenia graminifolia,
Barbacenia grisea,
Barbacenia hatschbachii,
Barbacenia hilairei,
Barbacenia hirtiflora,
Barbacenia ignea,