Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
teretifolia
ID:
397848

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 119: 54 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397180



Common Names

  • Pseuderucaria Teretifolia
  • Teretifolia Pseuderucaria
  • Teretifolia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Brassica teretifolia Desf. [unknown]
  • Moricandia teretifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Pseuderucaria teretifolia genuina Maire [unknown]
  • Pseuderucaria teretifolia grandiflora O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Pseuderucaria teretifolia parviflora O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Pseuderucaria teretifolia (also called Terete-Leaved Pseuderucaria, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, fragrant white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuderucaria teretifolia has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to make dyes for fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pseuderucaria teretifolia are white and tubular, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuderucaria teretifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. 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 the tips of branches and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Pseuderucaria teretifolia

Pseuderucaria teretifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pseuderucaria teretifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Pseuderucaria teretifolia?

Round-leaved False Rucaria

What is the growth rate of Pseuderucaria teretifolia?

Slow

What is the soil type of Pseuderucaria teretifolia?

Well-drained soil

Species in the Pseuderucaria genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2412442: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.