Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
plumbeum
ID:
505099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard & Cuello

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 226 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504431



Common Names

  • Sterigmapetalum plumbeum
  • Plumbeum Sterigmapetalum
  • Plumbeum's Sterigmapetalum


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Description

Sterigmapetalum plumbeum (also called Lead-colored Sterigmapetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to Venezuela. It grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sterigmapetalum plumbeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sterigmapetalum plumbeum are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sterigmapetalum plumbeum is an evergreen perennial native to the Andes mountains in South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Sterigmapetalum plumbeum

Sterigmapetalum plumbeum is native to Venezuela and can be found in the Bolívar state.

Sterigmapetalum plumbeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sterigmapetalum plumbeum?

Sterigmapetalum plumbeum

What is the common name of Sterigmapetalum plumbeum?

Leaden Daisy

Where is Sterigmapetalum plumbeum native to?

Venezuela

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References

Gerardo Antonio Aymard Corredor (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aymard' in the authors string.
Nidia Cuello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuello' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305951-2: Based on the initial data import