Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
botschantzevii
ID:
810416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lincz.) M.Backlund & Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 323 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809750

Common Names

  • Botschantzev's Plocama
  • Botschantzev's Plocama Plant
  • Botschantzev's Plocama Plant

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Description

Plocama botschantzevii (also called Plocama botschantzevii, 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 botschantzevii 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 botschantzevii 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 botschantzevii 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 botschantzevii

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

Plocama botschantzevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plocama botschantzevii?

Plocama botschantzevii

What is the common name of Plocama botschantzevii?

Botschantzev's Plocama

Where is Plocama botschantzevii found?

Plocama botschantzevii is found in Turkey and Iran.

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-347967: 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.