Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 217 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471255
Common Names
- Pleiospermium annamense
- Annamense Pleiospermium
- Pleiospermium
Description
Pleiospermium annamense (also called Annam Pleiospermium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Vietnam, and is typically found in montane tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiospermium annamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleiospermium annamense has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a smooth edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleiospermium annamense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Pleiospermium annamense
Pleiospermium annamense is native to Vietnam and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Pleiospermium annamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiospermium annamense?
Pleiospermium annamense
What are the common names of Pleiospermium annamense?
Annam Pleiospermium, Annam Pleiospermium Tree
What is the natural habitat of Pleiospermium annamense?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Pleiospermium genus
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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,