Pleiospermium alatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatum
ID:
1276068
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swingle
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 6: 428 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275406
Common Names
- Alatum Pleiospermium
- Pleiospermium
- Alatum Pleiospermium Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleiospermium alatum (also called winged pleiospermium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal cluster of flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodland edges and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiospermium alatum is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pleiospermium alatum are small and yellowish-green in color. They are arranged in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleiospermium alatum is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Air layering can be done by cutting a branch and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss until roots form.
Where to Find Pleiospermium alatum
Pleiospermium alatum can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Pleiospermium alatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiospermium alatum?
Pleiospermium alatum
What is the common name of Pleiospermium alatum?
Indian Pleiospermium
What is the natural habitat of Pleiospermium alatum?
Pleiospermium alatum is found in the moist deciduous forests of India
Species in the Pleiospermium 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50278786: Based on the initial data import
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.