Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cuneata
ID:
162269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
ipni

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 25: sub t. 2418 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161598



Common Names

  • Cuneata Plethiandra
  • Cuneata Plant
  • Cuneata Flower


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Synonyms

  • Plethiandra rejangensis Stapf [unknown]

Description

Plethiandra cuneata (also called Wedge Plethiandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, wedge-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Plethiandra cuneata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plethiandra cuneata is yellow, bell-shaped and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Plethiandra cuneata: 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 Plethiandra cuneata

Plethiandra cuneata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Plethiandra cuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plethiandra cuneata?

Plethiandra cuneata

What is the family of Plethiandra cuneata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Plethiandra cuneata?

Wedgeleaf Plethiandra

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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