Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex Spreng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(2): 25 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283835
Common Names
- Pimeleoides False Anthus
- False Anthus
- Pseudanthus pimeleoides
Description
Pseudanthus pimeleoides (also called Pimelea-Like Pseudanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is found in humid forests and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudanthus pimeleoides 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
Pseudanthus pimeleoides 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
Pseudanthus pimeleoides is propagated by division and seed. It is a warm-growing epiphyte that requires bright light and good air circulation. It should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mixture of bark and perlite, and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pseudanthus pimeleoides
Pseudanthus pimeleoides can be found in South America.
Pseudanthus pimeleoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudanthus pimeleoides?
Pseudanthus pimeleoides
What is the common name of Pseudanthus pimeleoides?
Pimeleoid Pseudanthus
Where is Pseudanthus pimeleoides found?
Pseudanthus pimeleoides is found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
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,