Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
putorioides
ID:
810438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radcl.-Sm.) M.Backlund & Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 324 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809772

Common Names

  • Plocama putorioides
  • Putorioides Plocama
  • Plocama

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Description

Plocama putorioides (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 putorioides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plocama putorioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plocama putorioides is a tropical shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Plocama putorioides

Plocama putorioides is native to the cloud forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Plocama putorioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plocama putorioides?

Plocama putorioides

What are the common names of Plocama putorioides?

Common names of Plocama putorioides include African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, and African Daisy Tree.

What is the natural habitat of Plocama putorioides?

Plocama putorioides is native to tropical Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.

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-347987: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.
Maria Backlund (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Backlund' in the authors string.