Pseudocentrum bursarium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bursarium
ID:
284600
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 53 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283932
Common Names
- Bursarium Pseudocentrum
- Pseudocentrum Bursarium
- Bursarium Pseudocentrum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudocentrum bursarium (also called 'Bursar's Pseudocentrum', 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
Pseudocentrum bursarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pseudocentrum bursarium are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Pseudocentrum bursarium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. Division is best done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Pseudocentrum bursarium
Pseudocentrum bursarium is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Pseudocentrum bursarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudocentrum bursarium?
Pseudocentrum bursarium
What is the common name of Pseudocentrum bursarium?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Pseudocentrum bursarium?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Pseudocentrum genus
Pseudocentrum bursarium, Pseudocentrum guadalupense, Pseudocentrum hoffmannii, Pseudocentrum macrostachyum, Pseudocentrum minus, Pseudocentrum purdii, Pseudocentrum sylvicola, Pseudocentrum kayi, Pseudocentrum magnicalcar, Pseudocentrum hirtzii, Pseudocentrum tandayapense, Pseudocentrum cauliifolium, Pseudocentrum glabrum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166225: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.