Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
1324455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Royen) Swenson & Munzinger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon 62: 764 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336909



Common Names

  • Pleioluma Lucens
  • Lucens's Pleioluma
  • Lucens Pleioluma


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Description

Pleioluma lucens (also called 'Shining 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 lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleioluma lucens has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, tubular corolla. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioluma lucens 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 lucens prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pleioluma lucens

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

Pleioluma lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioluma lucens?

Pleioluma lucens

What is the common name of Pleioluma lucens?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Pleioluma lucens?

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

Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
Ulf Swenson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swenson' in the authors string.
Jérôme Munzinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munzinger' in the authors string.