Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) B.Xue, Y.H.Tan & X.L.Hou
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67: 261 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423415
Common Names
- Pescapraeifolia Wuodendron
- Pescapraeifolia-leaf Wuodendron
- Pescapraeifolia-stipule Wuodendron
Description
Wuodendron praecox (also called 'Early Wuodendron', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers, and grows in moist, grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Wuodendron praecox is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wuodendron praecox has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wuodendron praecox is a shrub native to Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Wuodendron praecox
Wuodendron praecox is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.
Wuodendron praecox FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wuodendron praecox?
Wuodendron praecox
What is the family of Wuodendron praecox?
Rhamnaceae
What is the natural habitat of Wuodendron praecox?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Wuodendron genus
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
Xue Liang Hou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.L.Hou' in the authors string.
Bine Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Xue' in the authors string.
Yun Hong Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Tan' in the authors string.