Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 61: t. 3340 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614685
Common Names
- Coleonema pulchrum
- Pretty Breath of Heaven
- Diosma pulchra
Synonyms
- Diosma angustifolia hort. ex Hook. [unknown]
Description
Coleonema pulchrum (also called Beautiful Coleonema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry habitats such as sandhills, open woods, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Coleonema pulchrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coleonema pulchrum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleonema pulchrum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Coleonema pulchrum
Coleonema pulchrum is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.
Coleonema pulchrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coleonema pulchrum?
Coleonema pulchrum
What is the family of Coleonema pulchrum?
Rutaceae
Where is Coleonema pulchrum native to?
South Africa
Species in the Coleonema genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,