Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 122 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283856
Common Names
- Robusta Pseuderia
- Pseuderia Robusta
- Robusta Pseuderia Plant
Description
Pseuderia robusta (also called 'Robust Pseuderia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and typically grows in lowland and hill forests. It has a dense crown, and its leaves are oblong-elliptic in shape and have a glossy upper surface.
Uses & Benefits
Pseuderia robusta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseuderia robusta has white, fragrant flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseuderia robusta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Pseuderia robusta
Pseuderia robusta can be found in South America.
Pseuderia robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseuderia robusta?
Pseuderia robusta
What are the common names of Pseuderia robusta?
Common names of Pseuderia robusta include False Daisy and False Daisy Bush
What is the natural habitat of Pseuderia robusta?
Pseuderia robusta is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats
Species in the Pseuderia genus
Pseuderia amblyornidis,
Pseuderia brevifolia,
Pseuderia diversifolia,
Pseuderia floribunda,
Pseuderia foliosa,
Pseuderia frutex,
Pseuderia ledermannii,
Pseuderia micronesiaca,
Pseuderia nigricans,
Pseuderia pauciflora,
Pseuderia platyphylla,
Pseuderia ramosa,
Pseuderia robusta,
Pseuderia sepikana,
Pseuderia similis,
Pseuderia smithiana,
Pseuderia sympodialis,
Pseuderia trachychila,
Pseuderia wariana,
Pseuderia takeuchii,
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,