Placodiscus pseudostipularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudostipularis
ID:
1237238
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 20: 242 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236576
Common Names
- Placodiscus pseudostipularis
- Pseudostipularis Placodiscus
- Placodiscus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Placodiscus pseudostipularis (also called Pseudostipular Placodiscus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in humid and dry tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Placodiscus pseudostipularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Placodiscus pseudostipularis is a yellow-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Placodiscus pseudostipularis is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Placodiscus pseudostipularis
Placodiscus pseudostipularis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Placodiscus pseudostipularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Placodiscus pseudostipularis?
Placodiscus pseudostipularis
What is the common name of Placodiscus pseudostipularis?
Pseudostipularis Placodiscus
What is the natural habitat of Placodiscus pseudostipularis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,