Pseudoxandra longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
394648
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 229 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393980
Common Names
- Pseudoxandra Longipes
- Longipes Pseudoxandra
- Longipes False Xandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudoxandra longipes (also called Indian mast tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Annonaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It grows in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoxandra longipes is used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments. It is also used as a source of fiber for weaving and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoxandra longipes has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Pseudoxandra longipes is a tropical evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Pseudoxandra longipes
Pseudoxandra longipes is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Pseudoxandra longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoxandra longipes?
Pseudoxandra longipes
What is the common name of Pseudoxandra longipes?
Long-stalked Pseudoxandra
What is the natural habitat of Pseudoxandra longipes?
It is native to South America
Species in the Pseudoxandra genus
Pseudoxandra parvifolia, Pseudoxandra lucida, Pseudoxandra leiophylla, Pseudoxandra angustifolia, Pseudoxandra xylopiifolia, Pseudoxandra williamsii, Pseudoxandra polyphleba, Pseudoxandra pacifica, Pseudoxandra bahiensis, Pseudoxandra cuspidata, Pseudoxandra sclerocarpa, Pseudoxandra acreana, Pseudoxandra borbensis, Pseudoxandra cauliflora, Pseudoxandra duckei, Pseudoxandra obscurinervis, Pseudoxandra papillosa, Pseudoxandra pilosa, Pseudoxandra rionegrensis, Pseudoxandra spiritus-sancti, Pseudoxandra longipes, Pseudoxandra vallicola, Pseudoxandra revoluta, Pseudoxandra atrata,
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
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327836-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.