Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
longifolium
ID:
262904

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 90 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262236



Common Names

  • Longifolium Pachystroma
  • Pachystroma Longifolium
  • Pachystroma


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Synonyms

  • Ilex longifolia Nees [unknown]
  • Pachystroma castaneifolium Klotzsch ex Pax [unknown]
  • Pachystroma ilicifolium Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Pachystroma ilicifolium ellipticum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Pachystroma ilicifolium heterophyllum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Pachystroma ilicifolium longifolium Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Pachystroma ilicifolium subintegrum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acantholoma spinosum Baill. [unknown]
  • Pachystroma longifolium ellipticum (Müll.Arg.) L.B.Sm. & Downs [unknown]

Description

Pachystroma longifolium (also called Pachystroma longifolium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystroma longifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachystroma longifolium is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystroma longifolium is a slow-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Pachystroma longifolium

Pachystroma longifolium is native to Tanzania and Kenya.

Pachystroma longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachystroma longifolium?

Pachystroma longifolium

What are the common names of Pachystroma longifolium?

Coral Tree, Red Coral Tree, Coral Bean

What is the natural habitat of Pachystroma longifolium?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Pachystroma genus

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-145396: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.