Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
junceum
ID:
1332335

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Kolberg & van Slageren

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(2)-16: 42 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344789



Common Names

  • Junceum
  • Peliostomum
  • Peliostomum Junceum


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Description

Peliostomum junceum (also called Junceous Peliostomum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Ecuador and inhabits humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peliostomum junceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peliostomum junceum has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peliostomum junceum is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken when the plant is actively growing, usually in the spring or summer. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C. Germination usually takes 2-4 weeks.

Where to Find Peliostomum junceum

Peliostomum junceum is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky hillsides.

Peliostomum junceum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Peliostomum junceum?

Peliostomum junceum is found in the dry grasslands of South Africa.

What type of soil does Peliostomum junceum prefer?

Peliostomum junceum prefers sandy, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Peliostomum junceum need?

Peliostomum junceum needs full sun.

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
H.H. Kolberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolberg' in the authors string.
Michiel Wilhelmus Seerp Joannes Maria van Slageren (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Slageren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153000-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].