Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
cornutus
ID:
1143350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 110 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142688



Common Names

  • Pseudocorchorus cornutus
  • Horned Pseudocorchorus
  • Horned Starwort


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Description

Pseudocorchorus cornutus (also called Pseudocorchorus cornutus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers with horn-like fruits. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocorchorus cornutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of timber, and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudocorchorus cornutus has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocorchorus cornutus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Pseudocorchorus cornutus

Pseudocorchorus cornutus can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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