Plocama jolana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thulin) M.Backlund & Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 324 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809766
Common Names
- Jolana Plocama
- Jolana Plocama Plant
- Jolana Plocama Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plocama jolana (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 jolana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plocama jolana 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 jolana 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 jolana
Plocama jolana is native to the cloud forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Plocama jolana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plocama jolana?
Plocama jolana
What are the common names of Plocama jolana?
Common names of Plocama jolana include African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, and African Daisy Tree.
What is the natural habitat of Plocama jolana?
Plocama jolana is native to tropical Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.
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-347981: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Maria Backlund (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Backlund' in the authors string.