Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubicunda
ID:
1324463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Baill.) Swenson & Munzinger

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon 62: 765 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336917



Common Names

  • Pleioluma Rubicunda
  • Rubicunda's Pleioluma
  • Rubicunda Pleioluma


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Description

Pleioluma rubicunda (also called 'Red 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 rubicunda 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 rubicunda 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 rubicunda 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 rubicunda prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pleioluma rubicunda

Pleioluma rubicunda is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Queensland and New South Wales.

Pleioluma rubicunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioluma rubicunda?

Pleioluma rubicunda

What is the common name of Pleioluma rubicunda?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Pleioluma rubicunda?

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' 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.