Polyalthiopsis floribunda - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
1411441
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jovet-Ast) Chaowasku
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 55: 130 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423906
Common Names
- Polyalthiopsis floribunda
- Many-Flowered Polyalthiopsis
- Floribunda Polyalthiopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polyalthiopsis floribunda (also called Polyalthiopsis floribundus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers that are often tinged with yellow. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Polyalthiopsis floribunda is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polyalthiopsis floribunda is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Polyalthiopsis floribunda can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Polyalthiopsis floribunda
Polyalthiopsis floribunda is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in the wild in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Polyalthiopsis floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyalthiopsis floribunda?
Polyalthiopsis floribunda
What type of plant is Polyalthiopsis floribunda?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Polyalthiopsis floribunda native to?
Asia
Species in the Polyalthiopsis genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Suzanne Jovet-Ast (1914-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jovet-Ast' in the authors string.
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77186316-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.