Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
rubrum
ID:
1335199

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.G.Freitas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 288(3): 250 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347653



Common Names

  • Pleroma Rubrum
  • Red Pleroma
  • Red False Bindweed


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Description

Pleroma rubrum (also called Red Pleroma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a short stem and long leaves, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma rubrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleroma rubrum has small, yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma rubrum is a shrub native to Mexico. It is best grown in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. It prefers temperatures between 50-75°F and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Pleroma rubrum

Pleroma rubrum can be found in Turkey.

Pleroma rubrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma rubrum?

Pleroma rubrum

What is the common name of Pleroma rubrum?

Red Pleroma

What is the natural habitat of Pleroma rubrum?

Tropical forests

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.