Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.254861111. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425151
Uses & Benefits
Psorospermum orientale is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psorospermum orientale is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psorospermum orientale is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Psorospermum orientale
Psorospermum orientale can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Psorospermum orientale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psorospermum orientale?
Psorospermum orientale
What type of plant is Psorospermum orientale?
Psorospermum orientale is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Psorospermum orientale found?
Psorospermum orientale is native to China.
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
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.