Placodiscus pedicellatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedicellatus
ID:
1245819
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.G.Davies
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Sapindac.: 55 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245157
Common Names
- Placodiscus pedicellatus
- Pedicellatus Placodiscus
- Placodiscus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Placodiscus pedicellatus (also called Pedicellate Placodiscus, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant native to Mexico. It has small, round, fleshy leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Placodiscus pedicellatus is used as a traditional medicine in Africa to treat fever and malaria. It is also used as a food source and for its wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Placodiscus pedicellatus has small, white flowers that grow in clusters on the tree. The flowers are followed by fruits that contain two or three seeds. The seeds are oval-shaped and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
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Placodiscus pedicellatus can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Placodiscus pedicellatus
Placodiscus pedicellatus can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Placodiscus genus
Placodiscus pynaertii, Placodiscus resendeanus, Placodiscus angustifolius, Placodiscus boya, Placodiscus caudatus, Placodiscus paniculatus, Placodiscus gimbiensis, Placodiscus glandulosus, Placodiscus leptostachys, Placodiscus oblongifolius, Placodiscus bracteosus, Placodiscus caudatus, Placodiscus opacus, Placodiscus angustifolius, Placodiscus pseudostipularis, Placodiscus riparius, Placodiscus turbinatus, Placodiscus splendidus, Placodiscus bancoensis, Placodiscus amaniensis, Placodiscus pedicellatus, Placodiscus attenuatus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50131776: Based on the initial data import
Frances G. Davies (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Davies' in the authors string.