Status:
valid
Authors:
F.O.Khass., Khamraeva, Khuzhan. & Achilova
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Stapfia 101: 25 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342862
Description
Plocama alshehbazii (also called Alshehbaz's plocama, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Plocama alshehbazii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are often used to decorate walls and furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plocama alshehbazii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plocama alshehbazii is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Plocama alshehbazii
Plocama alshehbazii is native to the Middle East and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq.
Plocama alshehbazii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plocama alshehbazii?
Plocama alshehbazii
What is the common name of Plocama alshehbazii?
Alshehbaz's plocama
Where is Plocama alshehbazii found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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
Nargiza Achilova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Achilova' in the authors string.
D.T. Khamraeva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khamraeva' in the authors string.