Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
dubium
ID:
471918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swingle

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 6: 429 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471250



Common Names

  • Pleiospermium dubium
  • Dubious Pleiospermium
  • Pleiospermium


Searching for Pleiospermium dubium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Limonia dubia Blume [unknown]
  • Paramignya dubia Koord. & Valeton ex Moll & Janssonius [unknown]

Description

Pleiospermium dubium (also called Dubious 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 Cuba, and is typically found in lowland tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiospermium dubium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleiospermium dubium has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a smooth edge.

Searching for Pleiospermium dubium? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiospermium dubium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 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 dubium

Pleiospermium dubium is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Pleiospermium dubium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiospermium dubium?

Pleiospermium dubium

What are the common names of Pleiospermium dubium?

Doubtful Pleiospermium, Doubtful Pleiospermium Tree

What is the natural habitat of Pleiospermium dubium?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,