Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
stylosa
ID:
397843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 69 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397175



Common Names

  • Psychine Stylosa
  • Stylosa Psychine
  • Stylosa Tree


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Synonyms

  • Psychine numidica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Thlaspi psychine Willd. [unknown]
  • Psychine stylosa maroccana Murb. [unknown]

Description

Psychine stylosa (also called Styled Psychine, 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

Psychine stylosa 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 Psychine stylosa 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

Psychine stylosa 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 Psychine stylosa

Psychine stylosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Central and South America, including Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Psychine stylosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychine stylosa?

Psychine stylosa

What is the common name of Psychine stylosa?

Stylose Psychine

What is the natural habitat of Psychine stylosa?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Psychine 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,

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