Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex Carey) Alston
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 48 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292798
Common Names
- Pleurostylia opposita
- Opposite Pleurostylia
- Opposita Pleurostylia
Description
Pleurostylia opposita (also called opposite pleurostylia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Namibia and Angola. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and river beds.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurostylia opposita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurostylia opposita has small, yellow flowers that produce small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurostylia opposita can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Pleurostylia opposita
Pleurostylia opposita is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Hidalgo, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Pleurostylia opposita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurostylia opposita?
Pleurostylia opposita
What is the common name of Pleurostylia opposita?
Opposita
What is the family of Pleurostylia opposita?
Celastraceae
Species in the Pleurostylia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,