Status:
valid
Authors:
(Onana) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259722222. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423914
Description
Pachylobus camerunensis (also called Pachylobus camerunensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers that are often tinged with yellow. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Pachylobus camerunensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pachylobus camerunensis is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachylobus camerunensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Pachylobus camerunensis
Pachylobus camerunensis is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in the wild in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Pachylobus camerunensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachylobus camerunensis?
Pachylobus camerunensis
What type of plant is Pachylobus camerunensis?
Evergreen tree
Where is Pachylobus camerunensis native to?
Africa
Species in the Pachylobus genus
Pachylobus buettneri,
Pachylobus tessmannii,
Pachylobus pubescens,
Pachylobus osika,
Pachylobus macrophyllus,
Pachylobus le-testui,
Pachylobus ledermannii,
Pachylobus klaineanus,
Pachylobus heterotrichus,
Pachylobus buettneri,
Pachylobus klaineanus,
Pachylobus letestui,
Pachylobus trapnellii,
Pachylobus camerunensis,
Pachylobus normandii,
Pachylobus igaganga,
Pachylobus villiersianas,
Pachylobus bampsianus,
Pachylobus ebatom,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,
References
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.