Pachylobus letestui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
1315655
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 27: 447 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328109
Common Names
- Pachylobus letestui
- Letestui Pachylobus
- Letestui Ironwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pachylobus letestui (also called Letestu's Pachylobus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Burseraceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with a creeping, branching stem. It is native to Central Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pachylobus letestui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachylobus letestui has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, green fruits that contain the seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pachylobus letestui is a hardy, evergreen fern that is native to North America. It can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Prune in the fall to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Pachylobus letestui
Pachylobus letestui can be found in the dry savannas of Africa.
Pachylobus letestui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachylobus letestui?
Pachylobus letestui
What is the common name of Pachylobus letestui?
Letestu's Pachylobus
Where is Pachylobus letestui found?
Pachylobus letestui is found in Madagascar.
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
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128224-1: Based on the initial data import