Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
465710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 8: t. 771 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465042



Common Names

  • Psorospermum tenuifolium
  • Slender-leaved Psorospermum
  • Slender-leaved Psorosperm


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Synonyms

  • Psorospermum cuneifolium Hochr. [unknown]
  • Psorospermum kivuense Spirlet [unknown]
  • Psorospermum gracile Spirlet [unknown]
  • Psorospermum robynsii Spirlet [unknown]
  • Psorospermum troupinii Spirlet [unknown]
  • Psorospermum rigidum Spirlet [unknown]
  • Psorospermum rubescens Spirlet [unknown]

Description

Psorospermum tenuifolium (also called Slender-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 tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psorospermum tenuifolium 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 tenuifolium is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Psorospermum tenuifolium

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

Psorospermum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psorospermum tenuifolium?

Psorospermum tenuifolium

What is the common name of Psorospermum tenuifolium?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Psorospermum tenuifolium?

Dry grasslands and savannas

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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