Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Three Exped. Australia 2: 164 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472627
Common Names
- Pigea Floribunda
- Floribunda Pigea
- Floribun Pigea
Synonyms
- Clelandia convallis J.M.Black [unknown]
- Hybanthus floribundus F.Muell. [unknown]
- Hybanthus floribundus minutifolia F.Muell. [unknown]
- Hybanthus floribundus pinifolia Domin [unknown]
- Ionidium australasiae Behr [unknown]
- Ionidium floribundum Walp. [unknown]
- Ionidium multiflorum Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Pigea floribunda (also called Pigea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist and shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pigea floribunda is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pigea floribunda has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pigea floribunda can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Pigea floribunda
Pigea floribunda is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in India, China, and Japan.
Pigea floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pigea floribunda?
Pigea floribunda
What is the family of Pigea floribunda?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Pigea floribunda?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Pigea genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,