Pycnocoma insularum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularum
ID:
289733
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 25: 297 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289065
Common Names
- Pycnocoma insularum
- Island Pycnocoma
- Island Pycnocoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnocoma insularum (also called Island Pycnocoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small shrub with a single stem and small, ovate leaves. It has a green stem and green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnocoma insularum 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 Pycnocoma insularum is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnocoma insularum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Pycnocoma insularum
Pycnocoma insularum can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Pycnocoma insularum FAQ
What are the common names of Pycnocoma insularum?
Pycnocoma insularum is commonly known as the island pycnocoma.
What is the growth habit of Pycnocoma insularum?
Pycnocoma insularum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height.
Where is Pycnocoma insularum native to?
Pycnocoma insularum is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Pycnocoma genus
Pycnocoma angustifolia, Pycnocoma bampsiana, Pycnocoma chevalieri, Pycnocoma cornuta, Pycnocoma dentata, Pycnocoma devredii, Pycnocoma elua, Pycnocoma insularum, Pycnocoma littoralis, Pycnocoma louisii, Pycnocoma macrantha, Pycnocoma macrophylla, Pycnocoma minor, Pycnocoma reticulata, Pycnocoma reygaertii, Pycnocoma subflava, Pycnocoma thollonii, Pycnocoma thonneri,
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,