Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycaulon
ID:
418682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mabb. ex T.P.Clark

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 280 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418014



Common Names

  • Walsura pachycaulon
  • Pachycaulon Walsura
  • Walsura


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Description

Walsura pachycaulon (also called Indian Beechwood, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows in dry, deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Walsura pachycaulon is a species of shrub native to South Africa. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Walsura pachycaulon is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut-like structure with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Walsura pachycaulon is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a warm, moist soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Walsura pachycaulon

Walsura pachycaulon is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.

Walsura pachycaulon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Walsura pachycaulon?

Walsura pachycaulon

What is the common name of Walsura pachycaulon?

Thick-stemmed Walsura

Where is Walsura pachycaulon native to?

India and Sri Lanka

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

David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
T.P. Clark: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Clark' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977520-1: Based on the initial data import