Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
vallicola
ID:
394642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 251 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393974

Common Names

  • Pseudoxandra vallicola
  • Vallicola Pseudoxandra
  • Pseudoxandra Tree

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Description

Pseudoxandra vallicola (also called Indian mast tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Annonaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It grows in moist deciduous forests, evergreen forests, and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoxandra vallicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful foliage and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudoxandra vallicola has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoxandra vallicola can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist soil mix until rooted. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Pseudoxandra vallicola

Pseudoxandra vallicola is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Pseudoxandra vallicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoxandra vallicola?

Pseudoxandra vallicola

What is the common name of Pseudoxandra vallicola?

Valley Pseudoxandra

What is the natural habitat of Pseudoxandra vallicola?

It is native to South America

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

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327844-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.