Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
aemula
ID:
1416614

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) P.J.F.Guim., A.L.F.Oliveira & R.Romero

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 66(4): 356 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429079





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Description

Pleroma aemula (also called Twin-Leaved Pleroma, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and can grow up to 10 meters in length. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be found in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma aemula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleroma aemula is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with each spikelet containing a single flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma aemula can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pleroma aemula

Pleroma aemula is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Pleroma aemula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma aemula?

Pleroma aemula

What is the common name of Pleroma aemula?

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What is the natural habitat of Pleroma aemula?

It is native to Southeast Asia

Species in the Pleroma genus

Pleroma granulosum, Pleroma diffusum, Pleroma angustifolium, Pleroma arboreum, Pleroma asperior, Pleroma australe, Pleroma benthamianum, Pleroma candolleanum, Pleroma cardinale, Pleroma claussenii, Pleroma collinum, Pleroma dendroides, Pleroma fissinervium, Pleroma fothergillii, Pleroma foveolatum, Pleroma gaudichaudianum, Pleroma glandulosum, Pleroma hospitum, Pleroma langsdorffianum, Pleroma lhotskyanum, Pleroma macrochiton, Pleroma martiale, Pleroma maximilianum, Pleroma molle, Pleroma mutabile, Pleroma obscurum, Pleroma ochypetalum, Pleroma salviifolium, Pleroma stenocarpum, Pleroma thereminianum, Pleroma urceolare, Pleroma ursinum, Pleroma velutinum, Pleroma villosissimum, Pleroma elegans, Pleroma clidemioides, Pleroma tuberosum, Pleroma scaberrimum, Pleroma heteromallum, Pleroma oxypetala, Pleroma viminea, Pleroma trichopodum, Pleroma semidecandrum, Pleroma setosociliatum, Pleroma subsessilis, Pleroma trinervium, Pleroma fragae, Pleroma michelangelii, Pleroma costatocalyx, Pleroma penduliflora,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Paulo José Fernandes Guimarães: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.F.Guim.' in the authors string.
Rosana Romero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Romero' in the authors string.
Ana Luiza Freitas Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.F.Oliveira' in the authors string.