Plocama crocyllis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) M.Backlund & Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 323 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809758
Common Names
- Crocyllis Plocama
- Crocyllis Plocama Plant
- Crocyllis Plocama Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plocama crocyllis (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 crocyllis has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plocama crocyllis 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plocama crocyllis 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 crocyllis
Plocama crocyllis can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Plocama crocyllis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plocama crocyllis?
Plocama crocyllis
What is the common name of Plocama crocyllis?
Crocyllis Plocama
Where is Plocama crocyllis found?
Plocama crocyllis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-347974: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Maria Backlund (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Backlund' in the authors string.