More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Nances, Willows, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER MALPIGHIALES
Pombalia glabra
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Nances, Willows, and Allies (Order Malpighiales)
-Violet (Family Family Violaceae)
-Genus Pombalia
-Pombalia glabra
The Pombalia Flower is a species of beautiful flowering plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in open, sunny areas and thrives in moist, well-drained soil. This striking flower can be found in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa. The Pombalia Flower is often used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.
Description
Pombalia glabra is a flowering herb or small shrub in the violet family (Violaceae).
It has branching stems and simple, alternate leaves that are generally oval to lance-shaped, with smooth or finely toothed margins.
The flowers are small and typically have five petals, with the characteristic asymmetrical form found in many members of the violet family.
The fruit is a small capsule containing seeds, which are released when the capsule matures.
Species identification can be challenging because the genus Pombalia contains several similar-looking tropical American plants.
Range
Pombalia glabra is associated with tropical America, although its precise distribution should be confirmed against current botanical records.
It is reported in the region of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico.
Habitat
Likely occurs in tropical scrub, seasonally dry woodland, forest margins, and open or disturbed vegetation.
Plants in this group commonly grow in warm environments, often in sunny or partially shaded locations.
Specific habitat preferences for Pombalia glabra are not well documented in the general botanical references available to me.