Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
revolutum
ID:
1296489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Choisy) Hochr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève xxi. 56 (1919).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295827



Common Names

  • Psorospermum revolutum
  • Revolute Psorospermum
  • Revolute False-Mistletoe


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Description

Psorospermum revolutum (also called Revolute psorospermum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with smooth, gray bark. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and glossy green. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Psorospermum revolutum 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 revolutum 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 revolutum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Psorospermum revolutum

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

Psorospermum revolutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psorospermum revolutum?

Psorospermum revolutum

What is the common name of Psorospermum revolutum?

Climbing Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Psorospermum revolutum?

Tropical rainforests

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-7800545: Based on the initial data import
Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner (1873-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochr.' in the authors string.
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.