Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1243321

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radlk.) Acev.-Rodr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 106 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242659



Common Names

  • Porocystis acuminata
  • Acuminate Porocystis
  • Porocystis


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Description

Porocystis acuminata (also called Acuminata, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Porocystidaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in moist forests and along the edges of rivers. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Porocystis acuminata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porocystis acuminata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oblong cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porocystis acuminata is an evergreen shrub that is native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Porocystis acuminata

Porocystis acuminata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Species in the Porocystis genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50120268: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.