Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vatke) Kaz.Osaloo & Saadati
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 30(1): 110. 2017 [31 May 2017]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421826
Description
Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile (also called Subsessile False-Caryum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a single stem and a rounded crown. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile is white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The soil should be well-draining and the plant should be grown in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile
Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile is native to tropical Africa.
Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile?
Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile
What is the common name of Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile?
Subsessile False Walnut
What is the natural habitat of Pseudoheterocaryum subsessile?
Dry forests and scrublands
Species in the Pseudoheterocaryum genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,
References
Nasim Saadati: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saadati' in the authors string.