Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
810422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Puff) M.Backlund & Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 323 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809756

Common Names

  • Calcicola Plocama
  • Calcicola Plocama Plant
  • Calcicola Plocama Plant

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Description

Plocama calcicola (also called Plocama, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base, native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, such as limestone hills and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Plocama calcicola 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 calcicola 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 calcicola 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 calcicola

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

Plocama calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plocama calcicola?

Plocama calcicola

What is the common name of Plocama calcicola?

Calcareous Plocama

Where is Plocama calcicola found?

Plocama calcicola 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-347972: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Christian Puff (1949-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puff' in the authors string.
Maria Backlund (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Backlund' in the authors string.