Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.J.Lam) Swenson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Taxon 62: 764 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336927
Common Names
- Pleioluma Macropoda
- Macropoda
- Pleioluma
Description
Pleioluma macropoda (also called 'Giant 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 macropoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleioluma macropoda 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleioluma macropoda is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pleioluma macropoda
Pleioluma macropoda is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Queensland and New South Wales.
Pleioluma macropoda FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Pleioluma macropoda?
Pleioluma macropoda prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What are the blooming times for Pleioluma macropoda?
Pleioluma macropoda blooms in late spring and early summer.
What is the average size of Pleioluma macropoda?
Pleioluma macropoda typically grows to be 1-2 feet tall and wide.
Species in the Pleioluma genus
Pleioluma azou,
Pleioluma balansana,
Pleioluma baueri,
Pleioluma brownlessiana,
Pleioluma crebrifolia,
Pleioluma densinervia,
Pleioluma dies-reginae,
Pleioluma firma,
Pleioluma foxworthyi,
Pleioluma gillisonii,
Pleioluma krausei,
Pleioluma lamprophylla,
Pleioluma lanatifolia,
Pleioluma lasiantha,
Pleioluma laurifolia,
Pleioluma ledermannii,
Pleioluma longipetiolata,
Pleioluma lucens,
Pleioluma macrocarpa,
Pleioluma moluccana,
Pleioluma monticola,
Pleioluma novocaledonica,
Pleioluma papyracea,
Pleioluma queenslandica,
Pleioluma rigidifolia,
Pleioluma rubicunda,
Pleioluma sebertii,
Pleioluma singuliflora,
Pleioluma vieillardii,
Pleioluma wandae,
Pleioluma xerocarpa,
Pleioluma macropoda,
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,