Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
undulatum
ID:
466671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Rohwer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 20: 44 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466003



Common Names

  • Pleurothyrium undulatum
  • Undulate Pleurothyrium
  • Undulate Pleurothyrium Fern


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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne undulata Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ocotea undulata (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]

Description

Pleurothyrium undulatum (also called Undulate Pleurothyrium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall, with oblong leaves that are up to 8 centimeters long. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is typically found in wet forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothyrium undulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pleurothyrium undulatum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothyrium undulatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Pleurothyrium undulatum

Pleurothyrium undulatum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in tropical plants.

Pleurothyrium undulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothyrium undulatum?

Pleurothyrium undulatum

What is the common name of Pleurothyrium undulatum?

Wavy Pleurothyrium

What type of plant is Pleurothyrium undulatum?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Pleurothyrium genus

Pleurothyrium steyermarkianum, Pleurothyrium palmanum, Pleurothyrium amapaense, Pleurothyrium undulatum, Pleurothyrium trianae, Pleurothyrium costanense, Pleurothyrium pascoense, Pleurothyrium cordatum, Pleurothyrium obscurinerve, Pleurothyrium panurense, Pleurothyrium bifidum, Pleurothyrium chrysothyrsus, Pleurothyrium cuneifolium, Pleurothyrium poeppigii, Pleurothyrium maximum, Pleurothyrium parviflorum, Pleurothyrium williamsii, Pleurothyrium amplifolium, Pleurothyrium intermedium, Pleurothyrium grandiflorum, Pleurothyrium westphalii, Pleurothyrium hexaglandulosum, Pleurothyrium brochidodromum, Pleurothyrium glabritepalum, Pleurothyrium bracteatum, Pleurothyrium vasquezii, Pleurothyrium racemosum, Pleurothyrium pilosum, Pleurothyrium marginale, Pleurothyrium synandrum, Pleurothyrium cinereum, Pleurothyrium glabrifolium, Pleurothyrium acuminatum, Pleurothyrium prancei, Pleurothyrium obovatum, Pleurothyrium crassitepalum, Pleurothyrium golfodulcense, Pleurothyrium tomentellum, Pleurothyrium pauciflorum, Pleurothyrium insigne, Pleurothyrium giganthum, Pleurothyrium tomiwahlii, Pleurothyrium immersum, Pleurothyrium oblongum, Pleurothyrium guindonii, Pleurothyrium arcuatum, Pleurothyrium bilocellatum, Pleurothyrium triflorum,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2531937: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.