Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 323 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295829
Common Names
- Psorospermum trichophyllum
- Hairy Psorospermum
- Hairy False-Mistletoe
Description
Psorospermum trichophyllum (also called Hairy 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 trichophyllum 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 trichophyllum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psorospermum trichophyllum 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 trichophyllum
Psorospermum trichophyllum can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Psorospermum trichophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psorospermum trichophyllum?
Psorospermum trichophyllum
What is the common name of Psorospermum trichophyllum?
African Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Psorospermum trichophyllum?
It is native to tropical Africa
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,