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
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.
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 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,