Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
oleifolium
ID:
1578953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) R.Romero & Versiane

Source:

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 218 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041803

Common Names

  • Pleroma
  • Oleifolium
  • Pleroma Oleifolium

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Description

Pleroma oleifolium (also called Oleifolium Pleroma, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has white flowers with yellow and purple spots.

Uses & Benefits

Pleroma oleifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleroma oleifolium is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleroma oleifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Pleroma oleifolium

Pleroma oleifolium is native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests at elevations of 200–1,500 m.

Pleroma oleifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma oleifolium?

Pleroma oleifolium

What is the natural habitat of Pleroma oleifolium?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Pleroma oleifolium?

2-3 meters

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,