Pleiospermium longisepalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longisepalum
ID:
471926
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swingle
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 259 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471258
Common Names
- Pleiospermium longisepalum
- Longisepal Pleiospermium
- Pleiospermium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleiospermium longisepalum (also called Long-sepal 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 longisepalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleiospermium longisepalum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a serrated edge.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleiospermium longisepalum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 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 longisepalum
Pleiospermium longisepalum is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Pleiospermium longisepalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiospermium longisepalum?
Pleiospermium longisepalum
Where is Pleiospermium longisepalum found?
Pleiospermium longisepalum is found in the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan.
What are the uses of Pleiospermium longisepalum?
Pleiospermium longisepalum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
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
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774868-1: Based on the initial data import