Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
communis
ID:
1328467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Paula-Souza

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 8 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340921


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Description

Pombalia communis (also called Common Pombalia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pombalia communis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pombalia communis are small, white, and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pombalia communis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of young shoots and planted in a mix of sand and peat. Seeds should be sown in a seedbed and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pombalia communis

Pombalia communis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Pombalia communis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pombalia communis?

Pombalia communis

What is the family of Pombalia communis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pombalia communis?

Common Pombalia

Species in the Pombalia 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,

References

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Juliana de Paula-Souza (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula-Souza' in the authors string.