Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foxworthyi
ID:
1324446

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) Swenson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon 62: 764 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336900



Common Names

  • Pleioluma foxworthyi
  • Foxworthyi Pleioluma
  • Foxworthyi's Pleioluma


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Description

Pleioluma foxworthyi (also called 'Foxworthy's Pleioluma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Philippines. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and can be found in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pleioluma foxworthyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pleioluma foxworthyi are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioluma foxworthyi is a small tree native to New Caledonia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. Once established, Pleioluma foxworthyi prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pleioluma foxworthyi

Pleioluma foxworthyi is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Pleioluma foxworthyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioluma foxworthyi?

Pleioluma foxworthyi

What is the common name of Pleioluma foxworthyi?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Pleioluma foxworthyi?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Ulf Swenson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swenson' in the authors string.