Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wandae
ID:
1324467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vink) Swenson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Taxon 62: 765 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336921



Common Names

  • Pleioluma Wandae
  • Wandae's Pleioluma
  • Wandae Pleioluma


Searching for Pleioluma wandae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pleioluma wandae (also called 'Wanda'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 wandae 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 wandae 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.

Searching for Pleioluma wandae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioluma wandae 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 wandae prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pleioluma wandae

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

Pleioluma wandae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioluma wandae?

Pleioluma wandae

What is the common name of Pleioluma wandae?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Pleioluma wandae?

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.
Willem Vink (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vink' in the authors string.