Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ochraceus
ID:
394040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Champl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 69: 201 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393372



Common Names

  • Pseudocalyx ochraceus
  • Ochraceus False-Calyx
  • False-Calyx


Searching for Pseudocalyx ochraceus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pseudocalyx ochraceus (also called Ochraceous Pseudocalyx, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has ovate leaves and small white or pink flowers. It is found in tropical forests and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocalyx ochraceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudocalyx ochraceus is yellow or white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Pseudocalyx ochraceus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocalyx ochraceus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pseudocalyx ochraceus

Pseudocalyx ochraceus is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pseudocalyx ochraceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudocalyx ochraceus?

Pseudocalyx ochraceus

What is the common name of Pseudocalyx ochraceus?

Ochraceus

What type of plant is Pseudocalyx ochraceus?

Herb

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References