Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
mossambicensis
ID:
1084217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sim) Verdc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 55: 504 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083555



Common Names

  • Pseudobersama mossambicensis
  • Mossambicensis Pseudobersama
  • Mossambicensis


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Description

Pseudobersama mossambicensis (also called Mozambique Pseudobersama, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. Its leaves are elliptic to ovate and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in moist, evergreen forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudobersama mossambicensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudobersama mossambicensis is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudobersama mossambicensis is a slow-growing evergreen tree that prefers full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant but does best with regular watering. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pseudobersama mossambicensis

Pseudobersama mossambicensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Pseudobersama genus

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20400495: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Thomas Robertson Sim (1858-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim' in the authors string.