Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
394639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 238 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393971



Common Names

  • Pseudoxandra parvifolia
  • Parvifolia Pseudoxandra
  • Pseudoxandra Tree


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Description

Pseudoxandra parvifolia (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 parvifolia 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 parvifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoxandra parvifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Pseudoxandra parvifolia

Pseudoxandra parvifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Pseudoxandra parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoxandra parvifolia?

Pseudoxandra parvifolia

What is the common name of Pseudoxandra parvifolia?

Small-leaved Pseudoxandra

What is the natural habitat of Pseudoxandra parvifolia?

It is native to South America

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:327839-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.