Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
leonardiana
ID:
398925

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Pierlot

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 66: 182 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398257



Common Names

  • Pseudodacryodes leonardiana
  • Leonardiana Pseudodacryodes
  • Leonardiana Pseudodacryode


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Description

Pseudodacryodes leonardiana (also called Leonard's Pseudodacryodes, among many other common names) is a columnar cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It has a grey-green stem with yellowish-brown spines and white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudodacryodes leonardiana is used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudodacryodes leonardiana is yellow, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudodacryodes leonardiana is a cactus that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pseudodacryodes leonardiana

Pseudodacryodes leonardiana can be found in Mexico.

Pseudodacryodes leonardiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudodacryodes leonardiana?

Pseudodacryodes leonardiana

What is the natural habitat of Pseudodacryodes leonardiana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Pseudodacryodes leonardiana?

A small, evergreen shrub

Species in the Pseudodacryodes genus

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,