Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ursinum
ID:
162260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
ipni

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 43 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161589

Common Names

  • Bear's Breeches
  • Adam and Eve
  • King's Crown

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Synonyms

  • Tibouchina ursina Cogn. [unknown]
  • Lasiandra ursina Cham. [unknown]
  • Lasiandra villosa Naudin [unknown]
  • Chaetogastra debilis Miq. [unknown]

Description

Pleroma ursinum (also called Bear'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 ursinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleroma ursinum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pleroma ursinum: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pleroma ursinum

Pleroma ursinum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows, on walls, and in rocky areas.

Pleroma ursinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleroma ursinum?

Pleroma ursinum

What is the family of Pleroma ursinum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pleroma ursinum?

Bear 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,