Status:
valid
Authors:
Koehne
Source:
cmp
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 307 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468832
Common Names
- Pleurophora anomala
- Anomala Pleurophora
- Anomalous Pleurophora
Synonyms
- Lythrum anomalum A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
- Anisotes anomalus (A.St.-Hil.) Lindl. [unknown]
- Anisotes hilarianus Meisn. [unknown]
Description
Pleurophora anomala (also called Anomalous Pleurophora, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurophora anomala is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurophora anomala has small, yellow flowers with a red-brown lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurophora anomala is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is usually propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Pleurophora anomala
Pleurophora anomala is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Pleurophora anomala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurophora anomala?
Pleurophora anomala
What is the common name of Pleurophora anomala?
Anomalous Pleurophora
What is the natural habitat of Pleurophora anomala?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
Species in the Pleurophora genus
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Ammannia auriculata,
Ammannia baccifera,
Ammannia coccinea,
Ammannia cordata,
Ammannia crassicaulis,
Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
Ammannia uniflora,
Ammannia urceolata,
Ammannia verticillata,
Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
Ammannia heterophylla,
Ammannia pauciramosa,
Ammannia pubescens,
Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
Ammannia brevistyla,
Ammannia burttii,