Pleea tenuifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
719497
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 248 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718830
Common Names
- Slender Pleea
- Slender-leaved Pleea
- Slender-leaved Pleea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleea tenuifolia (also called Slender Pleea, among many other common names) is a shrub with small white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry and disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Pleea tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleea tenuifolia is a small, white, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.
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Pleea tenuifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot of moist soil. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Pleea tenuifolia
Pleea tenuifolia is found in India.
Pleea tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleea tenuifolia?
Pleea tenuifolia
What is the common name of Pleea tenuifolia?
Slender-leaved pleea
Where is Pleea tenuifolia found?
Pleea tenuifolia is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Pleea genus
Species in the Tofieldiaceae family
Harperocallis flava, Harperocallis paniculata, Harperocallis duidae, Harperocallis falcata, Harperocallis longiflora, Harperocallis neblinae, Harperocallis penduliflora, Harperocallis robustior, Harperocallis schomburgkiana, Harperocallis sessiliflora, Harperocallis sipapoensis, Pleea tenuifolia, Tofieldia cernua, Tofieldia yoshiiana, Tofieldia thibetica, Tofieldia coccinea, Tofieldia divergens, Tofieldia calyculata, Tofieldia nuda, Tofieldia okuboi, Tofieldia pusilla, Tofieldia glabra, Tofieldia himalaica, Tofieldia hybrida, Tofieldia furusei, Triantha racemosa, Triantha occidentalis, Triantha japonica, Triantha glutinosa,
References
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:539952-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.