Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Esser
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Gen. Euphorbiacearum 387. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284242
Common Names
- Pseudosenefeldera inclinata
- Inclinata
- Inclinata Plant
Synonyms
- Senefeldera contracta R.E.Schult. [unknown]
- Senefeldera inclinata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Senefeldera karsteniana Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Senefeldera nitida Croizat [unknown]
- Senefeldera skutchiana Croizat [unknown]
Description
Pseudosenefeldera inclinata (also called Inclinate False Senefeldera, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudosenefeldera inclinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudosenefeldera inclinata is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudosenefeldera inclinata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Pseudosenefeldera inclinata
Pseudosenefeldera inclinata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Pseudosenefeldera inclinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudosenefeldera inclinata?
Pseudosenefeldera inclinata
What are the common names of Pseudosenefeldera inclinata?
False Senefeldera
What is the natural habitat of Pseudosenefeldera inclinata?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Pseudosenefeldera 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,