Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
wissii
ID:
1095831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friedrich

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Senckenberg. Biol. 38: 417 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001095169



Common Names

  • Plumbago Wissii
  • Wissii Plumbago
  • Wissii Leadwort


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Description

Plumbago wissii (also called Wiss's leadwort, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, pointed tips. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plumbago wissii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plumbago wissii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plumbago wissii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in the same soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Plumbago wissii

Plumbago wissii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

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