Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
molluscum
ID:
1296501

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Hochr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 57 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295839



Common Names

  • Psorospermum molluscum
  • Mollusc Psorospermum
  • Mollusc False-Mistletoe


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Description

Psorospermum molluscum (also called Mollusc Psorospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It has white flowers and is native to South Africa, where it is found in grassland and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psorospermum molluscum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for furniture and construction. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psorospermum molluscum has white flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a pair of opposite leaves and a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psorospermum molluscum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Psorospermum molluscum

Psorospermum molluscum can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Psorospermum molluscum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psorospermum molluscum?

Psorospermum molluscum

What is the common name of Psorospermum molluscum?

Unknown

What is the family of Psorospermum molluscum?

Sapindaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7800561: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.