Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
australe
ID:
162187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
ipni

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 47 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161516



Common Names

  • Southern Pleroma
  • Southern Pleroma Plant
  • Southern Pleroma Flower


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Synonyms

  • Tibouchina australis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Lasiandra urceolaris Naudin [unknown]

Description

Pleroma australe (also called Southern Agrimony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small, erect herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist, shady places in deciduous forests, along streams and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma australe is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleroma australe is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma australe is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Pleroma australe

Pleroma australe is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Pleroma australe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma australe?

Pleroma australe

What is the common name of Pleroma australe?

No common name

What is the family of Pleroma australe?

Polypodiaceae

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,