Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
obliquum
ID:
472331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 20: 165 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471663



Common Names

  • Ptaeroxylon obliquum
  • Oblique Ptaeroxylon
  • Oblique's Ptaeroxylon


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Synonyms

  • Kirkia lentiscoides Engl. [unknown]
  • Rhus obliqua Thunb. [unknown]
  • Harrisonia lentiscoides Boas [unknown]
  • Ptaeroxylon utile Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Ptaeroxylon obliquum (also called 'Oblique Ptaeroxylon', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ptaeroxylon obliquum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptaeroxylon obliquum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptaeroxylon obliquum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Ptaeroxylon obliquum

Ptaeroxylon obliquum can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Ptaeroxylon obliquum FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Ptaeroxylon obliquum

What type of plant is this?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is this plant native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Ptaeroxylon genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2543930: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.