Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 420 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247930
Common Names
- Pseudosmodingium Virletii
- Virlet's False Smodingium
- Virlet's Pseudosmodingium
Description
Pseudosmodingium virletii (also called Virlet's False-smodingium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China. It has leathery, elliptic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in forests, thickets and scrublands at elevations of 500-2,200m.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudosmodingium virletii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudosmodingium virletii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudosmodingium virletii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Pseudosmodingium virletii
Pseudosmodingium virletii is native to Yunnan Province, China.
Pseudosmodingium virletii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudosmodingium virletii?
Pseudosmodingium virletii
What is the common name of Pseudosmodingium virletii?
Virlet's Pseudosmodingium
What is the natural habitat of Pseudosmodingium virletii?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Pseudosmodingium genus
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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,