Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strigoides
ID:
1306364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taub.) Paula-Souza

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 11 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318818

Common Names

  • Pombalia strigoides
  • Strigoides Tree
  • Strigoides Palm

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Description

Pombalia strigoides (also called 'Strigoides Pombalia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and grey-green leaves native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist forests, along streams and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pombalia strigoides is a popular ornamental plant that is grown in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pombalia strigoides are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pombalia strigoides 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 strigoides

Pombalia strigoides can be found in the montane forests of Central and South America.

Pombalia strigoides FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Pombalia strigoides?

Pombalia strigoides prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade.

What type of soil is best for Pombalia strigoides?

Pombalia strigoides prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How often should Pombalia strigoides be watered?

Pombalia strigoides should be watered regularly, but not too often, to prevent root rot.

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

Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Juliana de Paula-Souza (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula-Souza' in the authors string.