Plumbago pearsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pearsonii
ID:
1095829
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
tro
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 7 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001095167
Common Names
- Plumbago Pearsonii
- Pearsonii Plumbago
- Pearsonii Leadwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plumbago pearsonii (also called Pearson's leadwort, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, pointed tips. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plumbago pearsonii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plumbago pearsonii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plumbago pearsonii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Plumbago pearsonii
Plumbago pearsonii is native to South Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is typically found in moist, well-drained soils.
Species in the Plumbago genus
Plumbago zeylanica, Plumbago coerulea, Plumbago europaea, Plumbago auriculata, Plumbago aphylla, Plumbago dawei, Plumbago madagascariensis, Plumbago indica, Plumbago pearsonii, Plumbago tristis, Plumbago wissii, Plumbago amplexicaulis, Plumbago stenophylla, Plumbago montis-elgonis, Plumbago glandulicaulis, Plumbago ciliata, Plumbago pulchella,
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25400105: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.