Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
394555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Aristeg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 43 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393887



Common Names

  • Pseudephedranthus fragrans
  • Fragrans Pseudephedranthus
  • Fragrans Pseudephedranthu


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Description

Pseudephedranthus fragrans (also called Fragrant Pseudephedranthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. Its flowers are yellowish-green and its fruits are drupes. It is found in open, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudephedranthus fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful foliage and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudephedranthus fragrans has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudephedranthus fragrans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pseudephedranthus fragrans

Pseudephedranthus fragrans can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Pseudephedranthus fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudephedranthus fragrans?

Pseudephedranthus fragrans

What is the common name of Pseudephedranthus fragrans?

Fragrant Pseudephedranthus

What is the natural habitat of Pseudephedranthus fragrans?

Tropical rainforests in South America

Species in the Pseudephedranthus 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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Leandro Aristeguieta (1923-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aristeg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:211129-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.