Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pimeleoides
ID:
284503

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


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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.

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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 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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:355070-1: Based on the initial data import