Status:
valid
Authors:
Halford & R.J.F.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 500 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502423
Common Names
- Ballingalliae Pineapple Cactus
- Pseudanthus Ballingalliae
- Ballingalliae Fairy Cactus
Description
Pseudanthus ballingalliae (also called Ballingalliae Pseudanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves and clusters of small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudanthus ballingalliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudanthus ballingalliae is a white to yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center and a long, curved spadix. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudanthus ballingalliae is a tropical plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Pseudanthus ballingalliae
Pseudanthus ballingalliae is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Pseudanthus ballingalliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudanthus ballingalliae?
Pseudanthus ballingalliae
What is the common name of Pseudanthus ballingalliae?
Ballingall's pseudanthus
What is the family of Pseudanthus ballingalliae?
Bromeliaceae
Species in the Pseudanthus genus
Species in the Picrodendraceae family
Androstachys johnsonii,
Aristogeitonia limoniifolia,
Aristogeitonia lophirifolia,
Aristogeitonia magnistipula,
Aristogeitonia monophylla,
Aristogeitonia perrieri,
Aristogeitonia uapacifolia,
Aristogeitonia gabonica,
Austrobuxus alticola,
Austrobuxus brevipes,
Austrobuxus carunculatus,
Austrobuxus clusiaceus,
Austrobuxus cracens,
Austrobuxus cuneatus,
Austrobuxus ellipticus,
Austrobuxus eugeniifolius,
Austrobuxus horneanus,
Austrobuxus huerlimannii,
Austrobuxus mandjelicus,
Austrobuxus megacarpus,
Austrobuxus montis-do,
Austrobuxus nitidus,
Austrobuxus ovalis,
Austrobuxus pauciflorus,
Austrobuxus petiolaris,
Austrobuxus rubiginosus,
Austrobuxus swainii,
Austrobuxus vieillardii,
Austrobuxus dentatus,
Austrobuxus celebicus,
Choriceras majus,
Choriceras tricorne,
Dissiliaria baloghioides,
Dissiliaria indistincta,
Dissiliaria laxinervis,
Dissiliaria muelleri,
Dissiliaria surculosa,
Dissiliaria tuckeri,
Hyaenanche globosa,
Kairothamnus phyllanthoides,
Longetia buxoides,
Micrantheum demissum,
Micrantheum ericoides,
Micrantheum hexandrum,
Micrantheum serpentinum,
Mischodon zeylanicus,
Neoroepera banksii,
Neoroepera buxifolia,
Oldfieldia africana,
Oldfieldia dactylophylla,
References
David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.