Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
saccocarpa
ID:
1076557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koehne

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 2: 426 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075895



Common Names

  • Pleurophora saccocarpa
  • Saccocarpous Pleurophora
  • Pleurophora


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Description

Pleurophora saccocarpa (also called Sac-Fruited 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 saccocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurophora saccocarpa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurophora saccocarpa 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 saccocarpa

Pleurophora saccocarpa can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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,