Plocama dezfulensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Naanaie & Assadi) Bordbar & Mirtadz.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 480(3): 229. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028473
Common Names
- Plocama dezfulensis
- Dezful Plocama
- Dezful's Plocama
Searching for Plocama dezfulensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plocama dezfulensis (also called Dezful Plocama, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Southwest Asia. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in rocky and sandy soils in Iran and Iraq.
Uses & Benefits
Plocama dezfulensis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plocama dezfulensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Searching for Plocama dezfulensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plocama dezfulensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Plocama dezfulensis
Plocama dezfulensis can be found in the Zagros Mountains of Iran.
Plocama dezfulensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plocama dezfulensis?
Plocama dezfulensis
What is the common name of Plocama dezfulensis?
Dezful Plocama
What is the habitat of Plocama dezfulensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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,