Status:
valid
Authors:
L'Hér.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Sert. Angl. : 20 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703418
Common Names
- Bystropogon punctatus
- Punctatus Bystropogon
- Bystropogon
Synonyms
- Bystropogon piperitus Lowe [unknown]
- Bystropogon punctatus disjectus Menezes [unknown]
- Bystropogon punctatus pallidus Menezes [unknown]
Description
Bystropogon punctatus (also called Punctate Bystropogon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Bystropogon punctatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bystropogon punctatus is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bystropogon punctatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Bystropogon punctatus
Bystropogon punctatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Bystropogon punctatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bystropogon punctatus?
Bystropogon punctatus
What is the natural habitat of Bystropogon punctatus?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What are the common names of Bystropogon punctatus?
Punctatus Bystropogon
Species in the Bystropogon genus
Bystropogon beltraniae,
Bystropogon canariensis,
Bystropogon maderensis,
Bystropogon odoratissimus,
Bystropogon origanifolius,
Bystropogon plumosus,
Bystropogon punctatus,
Bystropogon schmitzii,
Bystropogon serrulatus,
Bystropogon wildpretii,
Bystropogon mandoniana,
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Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,