Pleiospermium sumatranum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatranum
ID:
471927
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swingle
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 20: 260 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471259
Common Names
- Pleiospermium sumatranum
- Sumatran Pleiospermium
- Pleiospermium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleiospermium sumatranum (also called Sumatran Pleiospermium, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in wet forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pleiospermium sumatranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleiospermium sumatranum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a smooth edge.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleiospermium sumatranum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Pleiospermium sumatranum
Pleiospermium sumatranum is native to Sumatra and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Pleiospermium sumatranum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleiospermium sumatranum?
Pleiospermium sumatranum
Where is Pleiospermium sumatranum found?
Pleiospermium sumatranum is found in Sumatra, Indonesia.
What are the uses of Pleiospermium sumatranum?
Pleiospermium sumatranum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Species in the Pleiospermium genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774869-1: Based on the initial data import