Picrolemma sprucei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
475667
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 312 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474999
Common Names
- Picrolemma sprucei
- Sprucei Picrolemma
- Picrolemma Sprucei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picrolemma sprucei (also called Spruce's Picrolemma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical South America. It typically grows in humid forests and is characterized by its large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Picrolemma sprucei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picrolemma sprucei is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, upright, and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picrolemma sprucei is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Picrolemma sprucei
Picrolemma sprucei is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Picrolemma sprucei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picrolemma sprucei?
Picrolemma sprucei
What is the common name of Picrolemma sprucei?
Picrolemma sprucei
What is the natural habitat of Picrolemma sprucei?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Picrolemma genus
Species in the Simaroubaceae family
Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2549762: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.