Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
leopoldinensis
ID:
1333759

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Kollmann & R.Goldenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 68(1): 41 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346213



Common Names

  • Pleroma leopoldinensis
  • Leopoldinensis Pleroma
  • Leopoldinensis Plant


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Description

Pleroma leopoldinensis (also called Leopoldina Pleroma, among many other common names) is a species of Pleroma native to Brazil. It is a small, shrubby plant with thick, fleshy stems and small, ovate leaves. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma leopoldinensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleroma leopoldinensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma leopoldinensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, and can also be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pleroma leopoldinensis

Pleroma leopoldinensis is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Pleroma leopoldinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma leopoldinensis?

Pleroma leopoldinensis

What is the common name of Pleroma leopoldinensis?

Leopoldinense Pleroma

What is the habitat of Pleroma leopoldinensis?

It is found in dry, sandy areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

Renato Goldenberg (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Goldenb.' in the authors string.
Ludovic Jean Charles Kollmann (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Kollmann' in the authors string.