Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Kato
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 57: 48 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000484912
Common Names
- Erectum Polypleurum
- Erectum Polypleurum Protea
- Erectum Polypleurum Sugarbush
Description
Polypleurum erectum (also called Erect Polypleurum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Polypleurum erectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polypleurum erectum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polypleurum erectum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 8 inches long. The flowers are small and white, and they appear in clusters at the tips of the stems. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Polypleurum erectum
Polypleurum erectum can be found in South America.
Polypleurum erectum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polypleurum erectum?
Polypleurum erectum
What type of plant is Polypleurum erectum?
It is a herb
Where is Polypleurum erectum found?
It is found in Thailand
Species in the Polypleurum genus
Polypleurum longifolium,
Polypleurum longistylosum,
Polypleurum phuwuaense,
Polypleurum prostratum,
Polypleurum erectum,
Polypleurum longicaule,
Polypleurum filifolium,
Polypleurum acuminatum,
Polypleurum disciforme,
Polypleurum wongprasertii,
Polypleurum insulare,
Polypleurum prachinburiense,
Polypleurum sisaketense,
Polypleurum schmidtianum,
Polypleurum dichotomum,
Polypleurum elongatum,
Polypleurum wallichii,
Polypleurum munnarense,
Polypleurum pluricostatum,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,