Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
spiritus-sancti
ID:
1269687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 249 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269025



Common Names

  • Pseudoxandra Spiritus-Sancti
  • Spiritus-Sancti Pseudoxandra
  • Pseudoxandra


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Description

Pseudoxandra spiritus-sancti (also called Holy Spirit Pseudoxandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoxandra spiritus-sancti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudoxandra spiritus-sancti is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoxandra spiritus-sancti is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F (4°C).

Where to Find Pseudoxandra spiritus-sancti

Pseudoxandra spiritus-sancti can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and 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:327840-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.