Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
buluensis
ID:
262781

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greves) Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 275 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262113



Common Names

  • Pachystela buluensis
  • Bulu Pachystela
  • Madagascar Palm


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Synonyms

  • Pouteria buluensis (Greves) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sersalisia buluensis Greves [unknown]

Description

Pachystela buluensis (also called Bulu Pachystela, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Madagascar. It has a thick, single trunk and a rounded crown of spiny leaves. It grows in dry deciduous forests and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystela buluensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachystela buluensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystela buluensis is a slow-growing succulent, so it is best to propagate it from cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem of the plant and allow it to dry out for a few days. Place the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should root within a few weeks. Once it has rooted, water it more frequently and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Pachystela buluensis

Pachystela buluensis can be found in Madagascar.

Pachystela buluensis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Pachystela buluensis?

Pachystela buluensis prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Pachystela buluensis need?

Pachystela buluensis needs bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Pachystela buluensis?

Pachystela buluensis should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.

Species in the Pachystela genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
S. Greves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greves' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:788224-1: Based on the initial data import