Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
polycarpa
ID:
510797

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) W.R.Anderson & S.Corso

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 128 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510129



Common Names

  • Psychopterys Polycarpa
  • Polycarpa Psychopterys
  • Psychopterys


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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia polycarpa Brandegee [unknown]
  • Hiraea polycarpa Standl. [unknown]

Description

Psychopterys polycarpa (also called 'Polycarpa Psychopterys', among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and bright red berries. It is native to Australia, where it is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Psychopterys polycarpa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psychopterys polycarpa has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychopterys polycarpa is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.

Where to Find Psychopterys polycarpa

Psychopterys polycarpa can be found in wet forests in Central and South America.

Psychopterys polycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychopterys polycarpa?

Psychopterys polycarpa

What are the common names of Psychopterys polycarpa?

Polycarp Psychopterys

What is the natural habitat of Psychopterys polycarpa?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Steven Corso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Corso' in the authors string.