Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1035972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : t. 25 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035310

Common Names

  • Ploiarium elegans
  • Elegant Ploiarium
  • Elegant Daisy

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Description

Ploiarium elegans (also called Elegant Ploiarium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ploiarium elegans is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has also been used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ploiarium elegans has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ploiarium elegans is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ploiarium elegans

Ploiarium elegans can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Ploiarium genus

Species in the Bonnetiaceae family

Archytaea angustifolia, Archytaea triflora, Bonnetia ahogadoi, Bonnetia anceps, Bonnetia bahiensis, Bonnetia bolivarensis, Bonnetia celiae, Bonnetia chimantensis, Bonnetia cordifolia, Bonnetia crassa, Bonnetia cubensis, Bonnetia euryanthera, Bonnetia fasciculata, Bonnetia holostyla, Bonnetia huberiana, Bonnetia jauaensis, Bonnetia katleeniae, Bonnetia lanceifolia, Bonnetia liesneri, Bonnetia maguireorum, Bonnetia multinervia, Bonnetia neblinae, Bonnetia paniculata, Bonnetia ptariensis, Bonnetia roraimae, Bonnetia roseiflora, Bonnetia rubicunda, Bonnetia sessilis, Bonnetia steyermarkii, Bonnetia tepuiensis, Bonnetia tristyla, Bonnetia venulosa, Bonnetia wurdackii, Bonnetia kathleenae, Bonnetia stricta, Neotatea duidae, Neotatea neblinae, Neotatea longifolia, Neotatea colombiana, Ploiarium sessile, Ploiarium pulcherrimum, Ploiarium elegans,