Status:
valid
Authors:
Triana
Source:
ipni
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 42 (1871 publ. 1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161588
Common Names
- Urceolate Pleroma
- Urceolate Pleroma Bush
- Urceolate Pleroma Shrub
Synonyms
- Osbeckia urceolaris DC. [unknown]
- Tibouchina litoralis Ule [unknown]
- Lasiandra longistyla Naudin [unknown]
- Tibouchina urceolaris Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Pleroma urceolare (also called Urceolare Pleroma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and is found in humid forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pleroma urceolare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleroma urceolare is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pleroma urceolare: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pleroma urceolare
Pleroma urceolare is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows, on walls, and in rocky areas.
Pleroma urceolare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleroma urceolare?
Pleroma urceolare
What is the family of Pleroma urceolare?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Pleroma urceolare?
Urceolate 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,