Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
1135574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 300 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134912

Common Names

  • Pseudima frutescens
  • Frutescent Pseudima
  • Frutescent Tree

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Description

Pseudima frutescens (also called Wild Olive, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It grows up to 6 meters tall and has alternate, trifoliate leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are globose, yellow-brown drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudima frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge shrub. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping. It also has a high tolerance for salt and can be used to prevent erosion in coastal areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudima frutescens has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Pseudima frutescens

Pseudima frutescens can be found in South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Species in the Pseudima genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References