Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
487730

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 151 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487062



Common Names

  • Plumbago zeylanica
  • Ceylon Leadwort
  • Ceylon Plumbago


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Synonyms

  • Molubda scandens Raf. [unknown]
  • Plumbago scandens L. [unknown]
  • Plumbagidium scandens Spach [unknown]
  • Findlaya alba Bowdich [unknown]
  • Plumbago zeylanica zeylanica [unknown]
  • Thela alba Lour. [unknown]
  • Plumbago viscosa Blanco [unknown]

Description

Plumbago zeylanica (also called Ceylon Leadwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plumbago zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plumbago zeylanica has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plumbago zeylanica is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Plumbago zeylanica

Plumbago zeylanica is native to India and can be found growing in moist, tropical forests.

Plumbago zeylanica FAQ

What is the common name of Plumbago zeylanica?

Ceylon Leadwort

What is the growth habit of Plumbago zeylanica?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

What is the native range of Plumbago zeylanica?

It is native to tropical Asia and Africa.

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,

References