Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moluccana
ID:
1324457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burck) Swenson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon 62: 764 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336911



Common Names

  • Pleioluma Moluccana
  • Moluccana's Pleioluma
  • Moluccana Pleioluma


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Pleioluma moluccana 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 moluccana 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 moluccana is a small tree native to the Moluccas. 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 moluccana prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pleioluma moluccana

Pleioluma moluccana is native to Indonesia and can be found in the islands of Ambon, Seram, and Sulawesi.

Pleioluma moluccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioluma moluccana?

Pleioluma moluccana

What is the common name of Pleioluma moluccana?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Pleioluma moluccana?

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

Ulf Swenson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swenson' in the authors string.
William Burck (1848-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burck' in the authors string.