Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whitei
ID:
288883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bridson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 706 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288215



Common Names

  • Psydrax whitei
  • White's False Dracaena
  • White's Dracaena


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Synonyms

  • Canthium whitei (Bridson) F.White [valid]

Description

Psydrax whitei (also called White's False-Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a greyish-brown bark. It is native to East Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests, woodlands and bushland.

Uses & Benefits

Psydrax whitei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psydrax whitei has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psydrax whitei is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Psydrax whitei

Psydrax whitei is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Namibia.

Psydrax whitei FAQ

What is the common name of Psydrax whitei?

White's olive

What is the natural habitat of Psydrax whitei?

Dry forests and woodlands

What is the average height of Psydrax whitei?

2-4 meters

Species in the Psydrax genus

Psydrax acutiflorus, Psydrax ankotekonensis, Psydrax arnoldianus, Psydrax austro-orientalis, Psydrax bathieanus, Psydrax dicoccos, Psydrax dunlapii, Psydrax esirensis, Psydrax faulknerae, Psydrax ficiformis, Psydrax fragrantissimus, Psydrax gilletii, Psydrax grandifolius, Psydrax graniticola, Psydrax horizontalis, Psydrax kaessneri, Psydrax kibuwae, Psydrax kingii, Psydrax kraussioides, Psydrax lamprophylla, Psydrax lividus, Psydrax locuples, Psydrax lynesii, Psydrax maingayi, Psydrax manambyanus, Psydrax manensis, Psydrax martinii, Psydrax micans, Psydrax moandensis, Psydrax moggii, Psydrax montanus, Psydrax mutimushii, Psydrax nitidus, Psydrax obovatus, Psydrax occidentalis, Psydrax odorata, Psydrax palmus, Psydrax parviflorus, Psydrax pergracilis, Psydrax polhillii, Psydrax recurvifolius, Psydrax richardsiae, Psydrax robertsoniae, Psydrax sambiranensis, Psydrax schimperianus, Psydrax shuguriensis, Psydrax splendens, Psydrax subcordatus, Psydrax umbellata, Psydrax virgatus,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-170298: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.