Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balf.f.) M.Backlund & Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 325 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809778
Common Names
- Plocama Thymoides
- Thymoides Plocama
- Thymoides's Plocama
Description
Plocama thymoides (also called Plocama thymoides, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a native range of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Plocama thymoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plocama thymoides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plocama thymoides 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 thymoides
Plocama thymoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild.
Plocama thymoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plocama thymoides?
Plocama thymoides
What are the common names of Plocama thymoides?
Common names of Plocama thymoides include African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, and African Daisy Tree.
What is the natural habitat of Plocama thymoides?
Plocama thymoides 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,