Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
1328491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ortega) Paula-Souza

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 12 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340945


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Description

Pombalia verticillata (also called 'Lemon-scented Daisy' and 'Lemon Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody base, and its leaves are linear to narrowly lanceolate, and are covered in soft hairs. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pombalia verticillata 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

Pombalia verticillata has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pombalia verticillata is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pombalia verticillata

Pombalia verticillata is native to Brazil.

Pombalia verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pombalia verticillata?

Pombalia verticillata

What is the common name of Pombalia verticillata?

Whorled Pombalia

What is the natural habitat of Pombalia verticillata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Casimiro Gómez Ortega (1741-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ortega' in the authors string.
Juliana de Paula-Souza (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paula-Souza' in the authors string.