Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
maprouneifolia
ID:
284684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 20 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284016



Common Names

  • Maprouneifolia Pseudolachnostylis
  • Pseudolachnostylis Maprouneifolia
  • Maprouneifolia Pseudolachnostylis Plant


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Description

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia (also called Maprouneifolia false lachnostylis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia var. dekindtii (Pax) Radcl.-Sm.
Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia var. glabra (Pax) Brenan
Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia var. maprouneifolia
Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia var. polygyna (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Radcl.-Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia?

Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia

What is the common name of Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia?

Maprouneifolia False Lachnostylis

Where is Pseudolachnostylis maprouneifolia found?

It is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Pseudolachnostylis genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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