Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
avicennioides
ID:
284557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Millsp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 182 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283889



Common Names

  • Pseudocarpidium avicennioides
  • Avicennioides Pseudocarpidium
  • Pseudocarpidium


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Synonyms

  • Vitex avicennioides A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Pseudocarpidium avicennioides (also called Avicennia False Mallow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocarpidium avicennioides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudocarpidium avicennioides is white and tubular, with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocarpidium avicennioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Pseudocarpidium avicennioides

Pseudocarpidium avicennioides is native to the Caribbean, especially the Greater Antilles.

Pseudocarpidium avicennioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudocarpidium avicennioides?

Pseudocarpidium avicennioides

What is the family of Pseudocarpidium avicennioides?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Pseudocarpidium avicennioides?

Central America

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166184: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1854-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Millsp.' in the authors string.