Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
membranaceum
ID:
465691

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Wright

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1898: 301 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465023



Common Names

  • Psorospermum membranaceum
  • Membranous Psorospermum
  • Membranous Psorosperm


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Description

Psorospermum membranaceum (also called Membrane-leaved Psorospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to 5 m tall. Its leaves are elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, 5–10 cm long and 2–4 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Psorospermum membranaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psorospermum membranaceum has small white flowers with 4-5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, glossy green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psorospermum membranaceum is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Psorospermum membranaceum

Psorospermum membranaceum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Psorospermum membranaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psorospermum membranaceum?

Psorospermum membranaceum

What is the common name of Psorospermum membranaceum?

Membranaceum Psorospermum

What is the natural habitat of Psorospermum membranaceum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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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