Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ceciliana
ID:
1329827

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.F.Guim. & M.F.Oliveira da Silva

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 205(1): 52 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342281



Common Names

  • Pleroma ceciliana
  • Cecil's Pleroma
  • Cecil's Pleroma


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Description

Pleroma ceciliana (also called the Cecil's Pleroma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers, and is found in humid forests and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma ceciliana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleroma ceciliana has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma ceciliana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Pleroma ceciliana

Pleroma ceciliana can be found in Colombia.

Pleroma ceciliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma ceciliana?

Pleroma ceciliana

What is the common name of Pleroma ceciliana?

No common name

What is the native range of Pleroma ceciliana?

Central and South America

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

Paulo José Fernandes Guimarães: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.F.Guim.' in the authors string.
Marcus Felippe Oliveira da Silva (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Oliveira da Silva' in the authors string.