Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperuliformis
ID:
810414

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lincz.) M.Backlund & Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 323 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809748

Common Names

  • Asperuliformis Plocama
  • Asperuliformis Plocama Plant
  • Asperuliformis Plocama Plant

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Description

Plocama asperuliformis (also called Plocama asperula, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a native range of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Plocama asperuliformis 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 asperuliformis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Plocama asperuliformis 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 asperuliformis

Plocama asperuliformis can be found in tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia.

Plocama asperuliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plocama asperuliformis?

Plocama asperuliformis

What are the common names of Plocama asperuliformis?

Prickly fig, prickly fig tree

What is the natural habitat of Plocama asperuliformis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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-347965: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Igor Linchevski (1908-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lincz.' in the authors string.
Maria Backlund (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Backlund' in the authors string.