Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.F.Guim. & J.G.Freitas
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40(2): 553 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318889
Common Names
- Pleroma Michelangelii
- Michelangelii Star
- Michelangelii Morning Glory
Description
Pleroma michelangelii (also called Pleroma Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It grows in moist, shady areas and has large, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are white and have a bell-shaped structure.
Uses & Benefits
Pleroma michelangelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleroma michelangelii has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. Its seeds are small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleroma michelangelii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a potting mix that is moist and well-draining.
Where to Find Pleroma michelangelii
Pleroma michelangelii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pleroma michelangelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleroma michelangelii?
Pleroma michelangelii
What is the common name of Pleroma michelangelii?
Pleroma michelangelii
What type of plant is Pleroma michelangelii?
Tree
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
Juliana G. Freitas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Freitas' in the authors string.