Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pleiogynum
ID:
395330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 369 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394662



Common Names

  • Pleuropetalum pleiogynum
  • Pleiogynum Pleuropetalum
  • Pleuropetalum Pleiogynum Tree


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Synonyms

  • Celosia pleiogyna Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleuropetalum standleyi Suess. [unknown]

Description

Pleuropetalum pleiogynum (also called Pleuropetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pleuropetalum pleiogynum is used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleuropetalum pleiogynum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleuropetalum pleiogynum is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by air layering. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Pleuropetalum pleiogynum

Pleuropetalum pleiogynum is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Pleuropetalum pleiogynum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleuropetalum pleiogynum?

Pleuropetalum pleiogynum

What is the common name of Pleuropetalum pleiogynum?

Many-seeded pleuropetalum

What is the natural habitat of Pleuropetalum pleiogynum?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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