Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aschersonianum
ID:
284536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brügger & Killias) P.F.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 79: 141 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283868

Common Names

  • Pseudinium aschersonianum
  • Aschersonianum Pseudinium
  • Pseudinium

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Synonyms

  • Leucerminium aschersonianum (Brügger & Killias) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia aschersoniana Brügger & Killias [unknown]
  • Hermibicchia aschersoniana (Brügger & Killias) E.G.Camus, Bergon & A.Camus [unknown]
  • Herminorchis aschersonianum (Brügger & Killias) P.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Leucerminium aschersonianum (Brúgger & Killias) Rauschert [deprecated]

Description

Pseudinium aschersonianum (also called 'Aschersonian Pseudinium', 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

Pseudinium aschersonianum 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

The flower of Pseudinium aschersonianum is white and tubular, with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudinium aschersonianum 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 Pseudinium aschersonianum

Pseudinium aschersonianum can be found in South America.

Pseudinium aschersonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudinium aschersonianum?

Pseudinium aschersonianum

What is the family of Pseudinium aschersonianum?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Pseudinium aschersonianum?

North America

Species in the Pseudinium 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

Christian Georg Brügger (1833-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brügger' in the authors string.
Eduard Killias (1829-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killias' in the authors string.
Peter Francis Hunt (1936-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Hunt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:655100-1: Based on the initial data import