Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
prostratum
ID:
485578

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Mathew & Nileena

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 237: 210 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484910



Common Names

  • Prostratum Polypleurum
  • Prostratum Polypleurum Protea
  • Prostratum Polypleurum Sugarbush


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Description

Polypleurum prostratum (also called Prostrate Polypleurum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polypleurum prostratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polypleurum prostratum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polypleurum prostratum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 8 inches long. The flowers are small and white, and they appear in clusters at the tips of the stems. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Polypleurum prostratum

Polypleurum prostratum can be found in South America.

Polypleurum prostratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polypleurum prostratum?

Polypleurum prostratum

What type of plant is Polypleurum prostratum?

It is a herb

Where is Polypleurum prostratum found?

It is found in Thailand

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

C.J. Mathew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Mathew' in the authors string.
C.B. Nileena: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nileena' in the authors string.