Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
sprucei
ID:
395329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 21: 96 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394661



Common Names

  • Pleuropetalum sprucei
  • Sprucei Pleuropetalum
  • Pleuropetalum Sprucei Tree


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Synonyms

  • Melanocarpum sprucei Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pleuropetalum tucurriquense Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pleuropetalum calospermum Standl. [unknown]
  • Pleuropetalum costaricense Hort.Kew. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Pleuropetalum costaricense Hort.Kew. ex Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Pleuropetalum sprucei (also called Spruce's Pleuropetalum, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Psilotrichaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Pleuropetalum sprucei 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 sprucei 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 sprucei 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 sprucei

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

Pleuropetalum sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleuropetalum sprucei?

Pleuropetalum sprucei

What is the common name of Pleuropetalum sprucei?

Spruce's pleuropetalum

What is the natural habitat of Pleuropetalum sprucei?

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,

References