Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
guartelaensis
ID:
1306409

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.S.Mey. & R.Goldenb.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(3)-9527: 5 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318863

Common Names

  • Pleroma guartelaensis
  • Guartela's Pleroma
  • Guartela's Climbing Plant

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Description

Pleroma guartelaensis (also called Guartela Pleroma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a woody stem. It is native to Brazil, and is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma guartelaensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pleroma guartelaensis are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma guartelaensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a potting mix that is moist and well-draining.

Where to Find Pleroma guartelaensis

Pleroma guartelaensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Pleroma guartelaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma guartelaensis?

Pleroma guartelaensis

What is the common name of Pleroma guartelaensis?

Guartela Pleroma

What is the natural habitat of Pleroma guartelaensis?

It is native to Brazil and can be found in dry forests and savannas

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,

References

Renato Goldenberg (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Goldenb.' in the authors string.
Fabrício Schmitz Meyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.S.Mey.' in the authors string.