Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
polyphleba
ID:
1066522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) R.E.Fr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 225 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065860

Common Names

  • Pseudoxandra Polyphleba
  • Polyphleba Pseudoxandra
  • Pseudoxandra

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Description

Pseudoxandra polyphleba (also called 'many-veined pseudoxandra', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a large shrub or small tree, reaching up to 15 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoxandra polyphleba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-oxidant. It is also used to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoxandra polyphleba has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoxandra polyphleba is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Pseudoxandra polyphleba

Pseudoxandra polyphleba is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the island.

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,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:211623-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.