Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Paula-Souza
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 8 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318806
Common Names
- Pombalia brevicaulis
- Brevicaulis Tree
- Brevicaulis Palm
Description
Pombalia brevicaulis (also called Brevicaulous Pombalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. This plant is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pombalia brevicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pombalia brevicaulis has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. Its seeds are small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pombalia brevicaulis is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates. It should be grown in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pombalia brevicaulis
Pombalia brevicaulis can be found in the montane forests of Central and South America.
Pombalia brevicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pombalia brevicaulis?
Pombalia brevicaulis
What is the common name of Pombalia brevicaulis?
Short-stemmed Pombalia
What is the family of Pombalia brevicaulis?
Bignoniaceae
Species in the Pombalia genus
Pombalia arenaria,
Pombalia barbata,
Pombalia brevicaulis,
Pombalia heterosepala,
Pombalia lanata,
Pombalia poaya,
Pombalia setigera,
Pombalia strigoides,
Pombalia verrucosa,
Pombalia atropurpurea,
Pombalia bicolor,
Pombalia bigibbosa,
Pombalia brevis,
Pombalia calceolaria,
Pombalia communis,
Pombalia glabra,
Pombalia glauca,
Pombalia graminifolia,
Pombalia hassleriana,
Pombalia hespericliva,
Pombalia jefensis,
Pombalia lehmannii,
Pombalia leucopogon,
Pombalia linearifolia,
Pombalia longistyla,
Pombalia oppositifolia,
Pombalia paraguariensis,
Pombalia parviflora,
Pombalia phyllanthoides,
Pombalia potosina,
Pombalia prunifolia,
Pombalia rivalis,
Pombalia serrata,
Pombalia sprucei,
Pombalia sylvicola,
Pombalia velutina,
Pombalia verbenacea,
Pombalia verticillata,
Pombalia wrightii,
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,