Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bucharica
ID:
810420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Fedtsch. & Des.-Shost.) M.Backlund & Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 323 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809754

Common Names

  • Buchar Plocama
  • Buchar Plocama Plant
  • Buchar Plocama Plant

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Description

Plocama bucharica (also called Plocama bucharica, 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 bucharica 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 bucharica 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 bucharica is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Plocama bucharica

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

Plocama bucharica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plocama bucharica?

Plocama bucharica

What is the common name of Plocama bucharica?

Buchar Plocama

Where is Plocama bucharica found?

Plocama bucharica 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-347970: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Nathalie A. Desjatova-Shostenko (1889-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Des.-Shost.' in the authors string.
Maria Backlund (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Backlund' in the authors string.