Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
1306365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Paula-Souza) Paula-Souza

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 12 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318819

Common Names

  • Pombalia verrucosa
  • Verrucosa Tree
  • Verrucosa Palm

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Description

Pombalia verrucosa (also called 'Warty 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 verrucosa is a popular ornamental plant that is grown in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or screen in sunny areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pombalia verrucosa 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 verrucosa 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 verrucosa

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

Pombalia verrucosa FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Pombalia verrucosa?

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

What type of soil is best for Pombalia verrucosa?

Pombalia verrucosa prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How often should Pombalia verrucosa be watered?

Pombalia verrucosa 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

Juliana de Paula-Souza (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula-Souza' in the authors string.