Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bruguieri
ID:
810418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich. ex DC.) M.Backlund & Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 323 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809752

Common Names

  • Bruguier's Plocama
  • Bruguier's Plocama Plant
  • Bruguier's Plocama Plant

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Plocama bruguieri 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

The flower of Plocama bruguieri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plocama bruguieri 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 bruguieri

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

Plocama bruguieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plocama bruguieri?

Plocama bruguieri

What is the common name of Plocama bruguieri?

Bruguier's Plocama

Where is Plocama bruguieri found?

Plocama bruguieri 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-347969: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Maria Backlund (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Backlund' in the authors string.