Plocama ehrendorferi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mirtadz. & Bordbar
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 480(3): 224. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028474
Common Names
- Plocama ehrendorferi
- Ehrendorferi Plocama
- Ehrendorferi's Plocama
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plocama ehrendorferi (also called Ehrendorfer's Plocama, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Europe. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a dense, spreading crown. It is found in rocky and sandy soils in Spain, Portugal, and France.
Uses & Benefits
Plocama ehrendorferi 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 ehrendorferi is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plocama ehrendorferi is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Plocama ehrendorferi
Plocama ehrendorferi can be found in the Zagros Mountains of Iran.
Plocama ehrendorferi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plocama ehrendorferi?
Plocama ehrendorferi
What is the common name of Plocama ehrendorferi?
Ehrendorfer's Plocama
What is the habitat of Plocama ehrendorferi?
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,