Pycnocoma minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
289745
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 483 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289077
Common Names
- Pycnocoma minor
- Lesser Pycnocoma
- Lesser Pycnocoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pycnocoma petiolaris Pierre ex Prain [unknown]
Description
Pycnocoma minor (also called Small 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 minor has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pains. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pycnocoma minor 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 minor 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 minor
Pycnocoma minor can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Pycnocoma minor FAQ
What are the common names of Pycnocoma minor?
Pycnocoma minor is commonly known as the small pycnocoma.
What is the growth habit of Pycnocoma minor?
Pycnocoma minor is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height.
Where is Pycnocoma minor native to?
Pycnocoma minor 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-171124: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.