Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 220 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269018
Common Names
- Pseudoxandra Borbensis
- Borbensis Pseudoxandra
- Pseudoxandra
Description
Pseudoxandra borbensis (also called Borba Pseudoxandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoxandra borbensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoxandra borbensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoxandra borbensis is a shrub that is propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few months. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from existing plants.
Where to Find Pseudoxandra borbensis
Pseudoxandra borbensis can be found in the tropical rainforest of Colombia and Venezuela.
Pseudoxandra borbensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoxandra borbensis?
Pseudoxandra borbensis
What is the family of Pseudoxandra borbensis?
Rubiaceae
Where is Pseudoxandra borbensis found?
Brazil
Species in the Pseudoxandra genus
Pseudoxandra parvifolia,
Pseudoxandra lucida,
Pseudoxandra leiophylla,
Pseudoxandra angustifolia,
Pseudoxandra xylopiifolia,
Pseudoxandra williamsii,
Pseudoxandra polyphleba,
Pseudoxandra pacifica,
Pseudoxandra bahiensis,
Pseudoxandra cuspidata,
Pseudoxandra sclerocarpa,
Pseudoxandra acreana,
Pseudoxandra borbensis,
Pseudoxandra cauliflora,
Pseudoxandra duckei,
Pseudoxandra obscurinervis,
Pseudoxandra papillosa,
Pseudoxandra pilosa,
Pseudoxandra rionegrensis,
Pseudoxandra spiritus-sancti,
Pseudoxandra longipes,
Pseudoxandra vallicola,
Pseudoxandra revoluta,
Pseudoxandra atrata,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,