Pleurophora polyandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyandra
ID:
1076554
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 315. 1833
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075892
Common Names
- Pleurophora polyandra
- Polyandrous Pleurophora
- Pleurophora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleurophora polyandra (also called Polyandrous Pleurophora, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It prefers warm, humid climates and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurophora polyandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurophora polyandra is small, yellowish-green in color and has 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleurophora polyandra is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Pleurophora polyandra
Pleurophora polyandra can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Pleurophora genus
Species in the Lythraceae family
Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19200208: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.