Pseudoxandra lucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
394640
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 230 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393972
Common Names
- Pseudoxandra lucida
- Lucida Pseudoxandra
- Pseudoxandra Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudoxandra lucida (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 lucida 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
Pseudoxandra lucida has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Pseudoxandra lucida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist soil mix until rooted. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Pseudoxandra lucida
Pseudoxandra lucida is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Pseudoxandra lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoxandra lucida?
Pseudoxandra lucida
What is the common name of Pseudoxandra lucida?
Shiny Pseudoxandra
What is the natural habitat of Pseudoxandra lucida?
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
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:211622-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.