Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mechowii
ID:
395704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 386 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395036



Common Names

  • Mechowii Psorospermum
  • Mechowii Velvet Plant
  • Mechowii Velvet Bush


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Synonyms

  • Psorospermum angolense Exell [unknown]
  • Psorospermum hundtii Exell & Mendonça [unknown]

Description

Psorospermum mechowii (also called Mechow's Snowbell, among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical Africa. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psorospermum mechowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psorospermum mechowii is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psorospermum mechowii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Psorospermum mechowii

Psorospermum mechowii is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Psorospermum mechowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psorospermum mechowii?

Psorospermum mechowii

What family does Psorospermum mechowii belong to?

Euphorbiaceae

Where is Psorospermum mechowii native to?

Africa

Species in the Psorospermum genus

Psorospermum densipunctatum, Psorospermum corymbiferum, Psorospermum chevalieri, Psorospermum glaucum, Psorospermum baumii, Psorospermum aurantiacum, Psorospermum adamauense, Psorospermum mechowii, Psorospermum glaberrimum, Psorospermum lanatum, Psorospermum suffruticosum, Psorospermum staudtii, Psorospermum parviflorum, Psorospermum alternifolium, Psorospermum febrifugum, Psorospermum membranaceum, Psorospermum tenuifolium, Psorospermum senegalense, Psorospermum guineense, Psorospermum lamianum, Psorospermum rubrifolium, Psorospermum nanum, Psorospermum humile, Psorospermum sambiranense, Psorospermum chionanthifolium, Psorospermum crenatum, Psorospermum nervosum, Psorospermum revolutum, Psorospermum trichophyllum, Psorospermum ferrovestitum, Psorospermum lanceolatum, Psorospermum fanerana, Psorospermum versicolor, Psorospermum stenophyllum, Psorospermum rienanense, Psorospermum molluscum, Psorospermum cornifolium, Psorospermum brachypodum, Psorospermum sexlineatum, Psorospermum atrorufum, Psorospermum bullatum, Psorospermum cerasifolium, Psorospermum malifolium, Psorospermum androsaemifolium, Psorospermum membranifolium, Psorospermum orientale, Psorospermum affine, Psorospermum laurentii, Psorospermum torrei, Psorospermum periclitatum,

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

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