Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ochypetalum
ID:
162235

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
ipni

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Mem. Wern. Nat. Hist. Soc. iv. (1823) 295.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161564



Common Names

  • Ochypetalum Pleroma
  • Ochypetalum Daisy
  • Ochypetalum Daisybush


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Synonyms

  • Lasiandra andina Poepp. ex Naudin [unknown]
  • Lasiandra ochypetala DC. [unknown]
  • Tibouchina tessmannii Markgr. [unknown]
  • Tibouchina ochypetala Baill. [unknown]
  • Rhexia ochypetala Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Lasiandra matthaei Naudin [unknown]

Description

Pleroma ochypetalum (also called Ochypetalous Pleroma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma ochypetalum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a food source and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleroma ochypetalum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma ochypetalum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Pleroma ochypetalum

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

Pleroma ochypetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma ochypetalum?

Pleroma ochypetalum

What is the family of Pleroma ochypetalum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pleroma ochypetalum?

Ochypetalum Pleroma

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,

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