Status:
valid
Authors:
(Decne.) M.Backlund & Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 323 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809757
Common Names
- Calycoptera Plocama
- Calycoptera Plocama Plant
- Calycoptera Plocama Plant
Description
Plocama calycoptera (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 calycoptera is an ornamental plant, often used as a border or groundcover in gardens. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plocama calycoptera is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plocama calycoptera 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 calycoptera
Plocama calycoptera can be found in tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia.
Plocama calycoptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plocama calycoptera?
Plocama calycoptera
What is the common name of Plocama calycoptera?
Winged Plocama
Where is Plocama calycoptera found?
Plocama calycoptera 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,