Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
262889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 376, t. 3, f. 29 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262221



Common Names

  • Pubescens Pachystroma
  • Pachystroma Pubescens
  • Pachystroma


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Synonyms

  • Apaturia chinensis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Apaturia lindleyana Wight [unknown]
  • Apaturia montana Lindl. [unknown]
  • Apaturia senilis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Apaturia smithiana Lindl. [unknown]
  • Neottia pantanis Korth. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Pachychilus chinensis Blume [unknown]
  • Pachychilus montanus Blume [unknown]
  • Pachychilus pantanus Blume [unknown]
  • Pachychilus pubescens Blume [unknown]
  • Pachychilus senilis Blume [unknown]
  • Pachychilus smithianus Blume [unknown]
  • Pachychilus speciosum Blume [unknown]
  • Pachystoma affine Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma brevilabium Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma chinense (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma chinense formosanum (Schltr.) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Pachystoma edgworthii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma formosanum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma fortuni Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma gracile Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma hirsuta (Joseph & Vajravelu) C.S.Kumar & Manilal [unknown]
  • Pachystoma holtzei F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma josephi Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma lindleyanum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma montanum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma pantanum Miq. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma papuanum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma parvifolium Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma pubescens gracile (Schltr.) N.Hallé [unknown]
  • Pachystoma senile Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma smithianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma speciosum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma wightii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pachystoma ludaoense S.C.Chen & Y.B.Luo [unknown]
  • Epipactis scariosa Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Eulophia hirsuta J.Joseph & Vajr. [unknown]
  • Eulophia hirsuta T.P.Lin [illegitimate]
  • Eulophia holtzei Muell. [unknown]
  • Graphorkis holtzei Kuntze [unknown]
  • Graphorchis holtzei (F.Muell.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pachystoma chinensis Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Pachystoma pubescens (also called Pachystoma pubescens, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystoma pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachystroma pubescens is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystroma pubescens is a slow-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Pachystoma pubescens

Pachystroma pubescens is native to Tanzania and Kenya.

Pachystoma pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachystoma pubescens?

Pachystoma pubescens

What are the common names of Pachystoma pubescens?

Coral Tree, Red Coral Tree, Coral Bean

What is the natural habitat of Pachystoma pubescens?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Pachystoma genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References