Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
945309

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pax & K.Hoffm.) Exell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 3: 112 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944647



Common Names

  • Discoclaoxylon Pubescens
  • Pubescens Discoclaoxylon
  • Hairy Discoclaoxylon


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Description

Discoclaoxylon pubescens (also called Pubescent Discoclaoxylon, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Guyana. It grows in lowland forests, and has a trunk of up to 20 m in height. The leaves are green and oval-shaped, and the flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Discoclaoxylon pubescens is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Discoclaoxylon pubescens has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discoclaoxylon pubescens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Discoclaoxylon pubescens

Discoclaoxylon pubescens can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63051: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.