Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
discolor
ID:
1265951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Coville

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 671 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265289

Common Names

  • Pachycormus discolor
  • Two-colored Pachycormus
  • Discolor Pachycormus

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Description

Pachycormus discolor (also called 'Two-colored Pachycormus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachycormus discolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachycormus discolor has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachycormus discolor is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and some salt. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pachycormus discolor

Pachycormus discolor can be found in the dry forests of Mexico.

Pachycormus discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachycormus discolor?

Pachycormus discolor

What is the common name of Pachycormus discolor?

Dwarf Palmetto

What is the natural habitat of Pachycormus discolor?

Dry hillsides and canyons in Mexico

Species in the Pachycormus genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50216943: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.