Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
candolleanum
ID:
162190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
ipni

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 44 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161519

Common Names

  • Candolle's Pleroma
  • Candolle's Pleroma Plant
  • Candolle's Pleroma Flower

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Synonyms

  • Lasiandra candolleana DC. [unknown]
  • Lasiandra setulosa Spring ex Mart. [unknown]
  • Pleroma setulosum Triana [valid]
  • Rhexia candolleana Mart. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Rhexia decipiens Salzm. ex Triana [unknown]
  • Tibouchina setulosa Cogn. [unknown]
  • Tibouchina candolleana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Lasiandra annularis Naudin [unknown]
  • Lasiandra lanceolata Naudin [unknown]

Description

Pleroma candolleanum (also called Candolle's Pleroma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and is found in humid forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma candolleanum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleroma candolleanum is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma candolleanum is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be pruned to control its size and shape.

Where to Find Pleroma candolleanum

Pleroma candolleanum can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Pleroma candolleanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma candolleanum?

Pleroma candolleanum

What is the family of Pleroma candolleanum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pleroma candolleanum?

Candolle's Pleroma

Species in the Pleroma genus

Pleroma granulosum, Pleroma diffusum, Pleroma angustifolium, Pleroma arboreum, Pleroma asperior, Pleroma australe, Pleroma benthamianum, Pleroma candolleanum, Pleroma cardinale, Pleroma claussenii, Pleroma collinum, Pleroma dendroides, Pleroma fissinervium, Pleroma fothergillii, Pleroma foveolatum, Pleroma gaudichaudianum, Pleroma glandulosum, Pleroma hospitum, Pleroma langsdorffianum, Pleroma lhotskyanum, Pleroma macrochiton, Pleroma martiale, Pleroma maximilianum, Pleroma molle, Pleroma mutabile, Pleroma obscurum, Pleroma ochypetalum, Pleroma salviifolium, Pleroma stenocarpum, Pleroma thereminianum, Pleroma urceolare, Pleroma ursinum, Pleroma velutinum, Pleroma villosissimum, Pleroma elegans, Pleroma clidemioides, Pleroma tuberosum, Pleroma scaberrimum, Pleroma heteromallum, Pleroma oxypetala, Pleroma viminea, Pleroma trichopodum, Pleroma semidecandrum, Pleroma setosociliatum, Pleroma subsessilis, Pleroma trinervium, Pleroma fragae, Pleroma michelangelii, Pleroma costatocalyx, Pleroma penduliflora,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,