Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 2: 377 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220793
Common Names
- Olacoides Ptychopetalum
- Ptychopetalum Olacoides
- Olacoides Ptychopetalum
Description
Ptychopetalum olacoides (also called Olacoides Ptychopetalum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist, open woods, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ptychopetalum olacoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ptychopetalum olacoides has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptychopetalum olacoides is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some sun.
Where to Find Ptychopetalum olacoides
Ptychopetalum olacoides can be found in Brazil, in the Amazon basin.
Species in the Ptychopetalum genus
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Aptandra caudata,
Aptandra liriosmoides,
Aptandra tubicina,
Aptandra zenkeri,
Brachynema axillare,
Brachynema ramiflorum,
Cathedra acuminata,
Cathedra bahiensis,
Cathedra grandiflora,
Cathedra paraensis,
Cathedra rubricaulis,
Chaunochiton angustifolium,
Chaunochiton kappleri,
Chaunochiton loranthoides,
Coula edulis,
Curupira tefeensis,
Diogoa retivenia,
Diogoa zenkeri,
Douradoa consimilis,
Engomegoma gordonii,
Erythropalum scandens,
Harmandia mekongensis,
Heisteria acuminata,
Heisteria amazonica,
Heisteria asplundii,
Heisteria barbata,
Heisteria blanchetiana,
Heisteria citrifolia,
Heisteria coccinea,
Heisteria concinna,
Heisteria costaricensis,
Heisteria cyathiformis,
Heisteria densifrons,
Heisteria duckei,
Heisteria insculpta,