Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Species:
malesherbioides
ID:
1409355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) R.H.Acuña & Weigend

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(2): 373. 2017 [1 May 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421820





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Description

Presliophytum malesherbioides (also called Malesherbioides Presliophytum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a single stem and a rounded crown. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Presliophytum malesherbioides is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Presliophytum malesherbioides is white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Presliophytum malesherbioides can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The soil should be well-draining and the plant should be grown in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Presliophytum malesherbioides

Presliophytum malesherbioides is native to the Mediterranean region.

Presliophytum malesherbioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Presliophytum malesherbioides?

Presliophytum malesherbioides

What is the common name of Presliophytum malesherbioides?

Malesherbia-like Presliophytum

What is the natural habitat of Presliophytum malesherbioides?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Rafael H. Acuña C.: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Acuña' in the authors string.