Pseudoxandra williamsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
williamsii
ID:
1066338
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 227 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065676
Common Names
- Pseudoxandra williamsii
- Pseudoxandra
- Williamsii
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Pseudoxandra williamsii (also called Williams' Pseudoxandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoxandra williamsii is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoxandra williamsii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Pseudoxandra williamsii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Pseudoxandra williamsii
Pseudoxandra williamsii is native to the Caribbean and Central and 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:211624-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.