Status:
valid
Authors:
Chatrou
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 38 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393919
Common Names
- Pseudomalmea wingfieldii
- Wingfield's Pseudomalmea
- Pseudomalmea Tree
Description
Pseudomalmea wingfieldii (also called Wingfield's Pseudomalmea, among many other common names) is a small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudomalmea wingfieldii is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudomalmea wingfieldii has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval cotyledons and long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudomalmea wingfieldii can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Pseudomalmea wingfieldii
Pseudomalmea wingfieldii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pseudomalmea wingfieldii FAQ
What are the uses of Pseudomalmea wingfieldii?
Pseudomalmea wingfieldii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antifungal properties.
What is the growth rate of Pseudomalmea wingfieldii?
Pseudomalmea wingfieldii is a slow-growing plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Pseudomalmea wingfieldii?
Pseudomalmea wingfieldii prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.
Species in the Pseudomalmea genus
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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,