Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
petherickianus
ID:
1245496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Goyder

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 798 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244834



Common Names

  • Pachycarpus petherickianus
  • Petherick's Pachycarpus
  • Petherick's False Broom


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Description

Pachycarpus petherickianus (also called Petherick's Pachycarpus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin.

Uses & Benefits

Pachycarpus petherickianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachycarpus petherickianus has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachycarpus petherickianus is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pachycarpus petherickianus

Pachycarpus petherickianus is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Pachycarpus petherickianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachycarpus petherickianus?

Pachycarpus petherickianus

What is the common name of Pachycarpus petherickianus?

Petherick's Pachycarpus

What is the natural habitat of Pachycarpus petherickianus?

Dry forests and scrublands of northern Peru

Species in the Pachycarpus genus

Pachycarpus lineolatus, Pachycarpus medusonema, Pachycarpus goetzei, Pachycarpus firmus, Pachycarpus eximius, Pachycarpus rigidus, Pachycarpus richardsiae, Pachycarpus pachyglossus, Pachycarpus chirindensis, Pachycarpus bisacculatus, Pachycarpus appendiculatus, Pachycarpus asperifolius, Pachycarpus concolor, Pachycarpus coronarius, Pachycarpus dealbatus, Pachycarpus grandiflorus, Pachycarpus reflectens, Pachycarpus vexillaris, Pachycarpus galpinii, Pachycarpus mackenii, Pachycarpus macrochilus, Pachycarpus scaber, Pachycarpus schinzianus, Pachycarpus campanulatus, Pachycarpus decorus, Pachycarpus linearis, Pachycarpus natalensis, Pachycarpus plicatus, Pachycarpus rostratus, Pachycarpus stelliceps, Pachycarpus stenoglossus, Pachycarpus lebomboensis, Pachycarpus distinctus, Pachycarpus grantii, Pachycarpus robustus, Pachycarpus spurius, Pachycarpus suaveolens, Pachycarpus petherickianus, Pachycarpus acidostelma,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50130393: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.