Plocama afghanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ehrend.) M.Backlund & Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 323 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809747
Common Names
- Afghan Plocama
- Afghan Plocama Plant
- Afghan Plocama Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plocama afghanica (also called 'Afghan Plocama', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central Asia. It has a single, erect stem with ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and is often found growing in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Plocama afghanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plocama afghanica has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plocama afghanica is a shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and wind.
Where to Find Plocama afghanica
Plocama afghanica can be found in tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia.
Plocama afghanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plocama afghanica?
Plocama afghanica
What are the common names of Plocama afghanica?
Afghan fig, Afghan fig tree
What is the natural habitat of Plocama afghanica?
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India
Species in the Plocama genus
Plocama pendula, Plocama afghanica, Plocama asperuliformis, Plocama aucheri, Plocama botschantzevii, Plocama brevifolia, Plocama bruguieri, Plocama bucharica, Plocama calabrica, Plocama calcicola, Plocama calycoptera, Plocama crocyllis, Plocama crucianelloides, Plocama dubia, Plocama eriantha, Plocama hymenostephana, Plocama iljinii, Plocama inopinata, Plocama jolana, Plocama kandaharensis, Plocama macrantha, Plocama mestscherjakovii, Plocama olivieri, Plocama puberula, Plocama putorioides, Plocama reboudiana, Plocama somaliensis, Plocama szowitzii, Plocama thymoides, Plocama tinctoria, Plocama trichophylla, Plocama vassilczenkoi, Plocama yemenensis, Plocama alshehbazii, Plocama ehrendorferi, Plocama dezfulensis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-347964: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Maria Backlund (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Backlund' in the authors string.