Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
penduliflora
ID:
1327726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fraga & P.J.F.Guim.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166(1): 81 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340180



Common Names

  • Pleroma penduliflora
  • Penduliflora Pleroma
  • Penduliflora Airplant


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Description

Pleroma penduliflora (also called Pleroma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Brazil, and it grows in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma penduliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleroma penduliflora has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma penduliflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootstock in spring or by seed in autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pleroma penduliflora

Pleroma penduliflora is found in Mexico.

Pleroma penduliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma penduliflora?

Pleroma penduliflora

What type of plant is Pleroma penduliflora?

Pleroma penduliflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Pleroma penduliflora native to?

Pleroma penduliflora is native to 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

Claudio Nicoletti de Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraga' in the authors string.
Paulo José Fernandes Guimarães: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.F.Guim.' in the authors string.